The initial decision of the Yi Qiankun dynasty
After the imperial edict was read out, Si Jiu's body swayed, and after standing firm, a gratified smile appeared.
The square was dead silent, and many ministers widened their eyes and thought they heard it wrong, and then fell into a murmur, and after confirming that the next emperor was really Nangong Jing's daughter, the ministers were in a commotion.
Even Xing Jingfu, Gongyanghuai, Qin De and others who already knew a little of the inside story were a little surprised.
Nangong Jingnu stepped forward calmly and took the imperial decree from Sijiu.
Si Jiu's tense face showed a hint of loosening, and in a voice that only the two of them could understand, he said, "This old slave can also rest his eyes."
Nangong Jingnu was moved and said, "Father Si Jiu has worked hard."
Forty-nine: "Your Highness, this Dawei country will be handed over to you from now on, old slave..."
The Minister of the Ministry of Housing stood up excitedly and shouted, "This is absolutely impossible!"
The crowd quieted down for a moment, and everyone's eyes were turned on the Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, only to see the Shang-shu of the Hubu, who was over sixty years old, kneeling on the ground, and said sadly: "This is absolutely impossible, absolutely impossible! For dryness, Yin is for Kun! Men are superior to women, and it is the way of heaven that a son inherits his father’s business! Your Majesty has four sons, even if the two or four princes are not qualified, a new prince should be elected from the other two princes, female... Being an emperor, unheard of, appalling, and disrespectful... This, this, we, we, after a hundred years, will definitely be ridiculed by future generations, no matter how honorable His Highness Zhen Zhen is, he cannot turn the world upside down and violate the way of heaven! To conquer the world? At that time... there will be chaos in the world, the smoke of gunpowder will rise everywhere, the monarch is not the 'monarch' country, the country will not be the country, a hundred years later, the Nangong Jiangshan will be passed on to other people's surnames, the name of Dawei will exist, and it will end in the second world, we are all sinners through the ages!"
Hubu Shangshu was an old minister of the two dynasties. Because he didn't know how to adapt and his promotion was very slow, he didn't take the position of Hubu Shangshu until he was in his sixties. When this remark came out, many Confucian scholars nodded and said yes. It's different, a few more people came out and knelt in the front row: "Chen wait for second opinion, death advice!"
With the opening arrow, many ministers knelt down one after another, and habitually shouted: "Think again, Your Majesty!"
However, the majesty in their mouths has long been Yu Bintian.
Looking at the field, only: Xing Jingfu, Shangguan Wu, Gongyanghuai, Qin De led a group of officials from the Jinzhou faction still standing in the field, especially eye-catching.
Xing Jingfu twitched the corners of his mouth, he finally understood what Qi Yan said a few days ago when he came to see him for the last time, Qi Yan said: "Master Xing, there is one last thing, I hope you can adapt to the situation and overcome all opinions. After this is done, the old lady and Linglang will be sent back."
Turns out, it's this...
Before waiting for Xing Jingfu to speak, Gongyanghuai took the lead and said: "My lords, since ancient times, high-ranking and virtuous people have lived there. Although His Highness Zhen Zhen is a woman, as His Majesty's edict said, she is the best choice for the emperor. Now that His Majesty has passed away, I will You should follow the edict, try your best to be loyal, and help the community!"
The Minister of the Household sneered back: "The sons are nonsense! You are trying to subjugate the country and pass it on to women, and Dawei will soon be the world of outsiders!"
Gongyanghuai was at the same level as the Minister of the Ministry of Housing, but was belittled and abused in public, and his face changed with anger. The Minister of the Household got up from the ground, pointed at Gongyanghuai and scolded: "You were born in the Zongzheng Temple. Aren’t you afraid of embarrassing your ancestors? When a woman ascends the throne, it will make the world laugh! How will you face the ancestors of your Gongyang family after a hundred years?!”
Gongyanghuai: "You..."
Xing Jingfu raised his hand to block Gongyanghuai, took a deep breath, and said aloud: "Everyone... and listen to this official."
Xing Jingfu: "Shi Cai... Some adults said that they would desperately give advice. Now that His Majesty is gone, only this edict is left. How do you all want to give advice?"
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The Minister of the Ministry of Housing: "Master Xing, you...?"
Xing Jingfu: "Eunuch Sijiu, can you show the edict to this official?"
Forty-nine handed the imperial decree to Chen Chuansi, the latter trotted all the way to deliver the imperial decree, Xing Jingfu shook it open, a trace of surprise crossed his eyes, and held the imperial decree high: "Yes, this is His Majesty's handwriting, Chuan Guoyu Seal. It is also true. Ladies and gentlemen, in this edict, the late emperor clearly explained why he did not pass it on to the prince but to the princess. Isn't the late emperor far-sighted as well as you? There are many adults in the field who are veterans of the two dynasties, and they should also understand The style of the late emperor, can you remember what kind of mess it was when the late emperor took over from the previous dynasty? In the past 20 years, the late emperor was diligent in government and love the people, and he did everything by himself. Can't you understand? As ministers, it is our duty to be loyal to the king and patriotism. To assist the new emperor and do our best to be worthy of His Majesty's kindness. As we all know, His Royal Highness is withdrawn and his abilities are unknown. There is a problem with a relative... Your Majesty explained it clearly in the edict, which can be said to be well-intentioned. Please raise your eyes and look at this thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. This is the 20 years of His Majesty's painstaking efforts to fight down the rivers and mountains! Does Your Majesty not want to pass on the inheritance? Which of the monarchs has not read the books of sages and sages? Haven't you heard of the principle of 'eclectic'? In troubled times, we should use heavy code, and this official believes that the first emperor will not be wrong!"
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Xing Jingfu: "Where is the official!"
Yanguan: "The next official is here."
Xing Jingfu: "Record everything today... All the painstaking efforts of the adults have been recorded one by one. If this official is wrong, let this official bear the infamy of future generations!"
Shangguan Wu raised his hand, and Mo Fei, who was standing in the distance, led a group of Youzhou soldiers to run over. These soldiers were all carrying trays in their hands, and on each tray were neatly placed emerald-green porcelain vases. The total number of vases found is equal to the number of courtiers in the field.
The soldiers holding the trays lined up, and Shangguan Wu said coldly: "This general has entered the capital on an order to defend the power of heaven. Anyone who resists the order and is disrespectful can go to your majesty and sue this general!"
The Minister of the Ministry of Commerce was still arguing, but Shangguan Wu directly took out a saber from a soldier's waist and put it on his neck: "This general doesn't want to see blood on the big happy day, don't want to stir up people's hearts again, what's wrong with me? Go to your Majesty and start the performance."
The Minister of the Ministry was trembling with anger. "You" didn't say a second word for a long time. He dodged from under the knife and took heavy steps to the tray. He raised his hand but did not take the porcelain bottle.
Xing Jingfu persuaded: "Lord Shang Shu... why are you bothering this? The court is changing from old to new, it is the time to employ people, think twice!"
Shi Lang's hands trembled, he sighed heavily, and walked away.
However, there was a censor with a strong temperament rushed forward and picked up a porcelain vase: "There is a legacy in ancient times: the harem must not be involved in politics, today's powerful ministers are in power, our officials and censors have no way to litigate and remonstrate, and I am derelict of my duty! Colleagues , I'm going one step ahead!" After speaking, he resolutely drank the liquid from the bottle.
The poison saw blood seal his throat, but within a few breaths, the censor bleeds from seven holes and fell to the ground dead.
Shangguan Wu chuckled lightly and patted his palms in praise: "Okay, you have the backbone. You guys will personally send the body of this adult home in a while." After he finished speaking, he looked back and said, "Who else?"
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In this enthronement, a total of three people died. When the third person collapsed in pain, Shangguan Wu still asked the same thing, but there was silence in the field.
Compared with the fierceness of the civilian officials, the military officer camp was unusually silent, but Nangong Jingnv saw a look of resentment on the faces of these generals, she knew that this matter would not pass so easily.
After the edict came into effect, the enthronement ceremony could not be held for the time being, because the production of imperial clothes was very cumbersome, requiring hundreds of embroidered mothers, and it took about three years to complete.
The next day, Nangong Jingnv, Qi Yan and Qi Yuxiao led hundreds of officials to worship the ancestral temple, burnt the table, and announced the first edict of the empress after her enthronement to the world.
In May of the 16th year of Jingjia, Princess Zhen Zhen Nangong Jingnu ascended the throne and changed the title to Chengqi.
Respect the Nangong as: the emperor of sage, Qitian, Hongyun, civil and military, wise, benevolent, courteous, thrifty, filial, honest, virtuous, and wise
The content is: Amnesty to the world, opening of Enke, reduction and exemption of national taxes and corvée for three years. Since the word "Jingnv" is a commonly used word, Nangong Jingnv chose to avoid it and changed her name to: Nangong Zhenzhen.
And a large-scale conferring was carried out on the inner court and the previous dynasty: Qi Yan was appointed as the emperor's husband, Qi Yuxiao as Princess Yanyang, Lu Zhong as the hereditary replacement of Zhongliehou, the seventh prince Nangongli as the king of Huaiyang, and the eighth prince. The prince Nangong Bao was the king of Linjiang, Nangong Su's daughter was the eldest princess of Qionghua, and the young daughter of Nangong was still the princess Zhuohua, but she gave 8,000 households of food, and Shangguan Wu was named the king of the generals. In Youzhou, he still leads the military affairs of the north and is also the first king of the opposite sex since the founding of the Wei Kingdom. Xing Jingfu was named Duke Huguo, hereditary for three generations, and still held the post of Zhongshuling. Gongyanghuai was named Taiwei, and almost all Jinzhou courtiers were promoted to more or less official positions.
In the edict, not only did it not mention Nangongda's treason, but it also named Nangongda the King of Yu. The title "Blessing Yu" also shows that in Nangong Jingnv's heart, even though Nangongda has been there, he is still a good brother.
The titles of the vassal kings are also very particular. For example, the princes who died before were all titled with one character, and the two princes were given by Nangong Jingnu, so they were titled with two characters.
This shows Nangong Jingnv's courtesy and tolerance towards Nangongda, which means that she gave this title on behalf of the late emperor and forgave Nangongda's crime of treason.
The most important thing is: because it is a posthumous title, Nangongda's son can take on the title of "King Yu" again, and then pass it on to the next generation to change to a two-character title, and add another character to the third generation. You can no longer be king, and you can make Nangongda's children and grandchildren richer and richer.
This approach of Nangong Jingnv greatly reduced the fear of the ministers who were once "five parties", and many courtiers with prejudice had some improvement.
Perhaps... it is exactly as the edict said: Her Majesty the Queen: "wise and generous, virtuous and virtuous".
Shangguan Wu did not leave the capital for the time being. First, he was worried that the military attache group would cause chaos. Second, Qi Yan suggested to revise the establishment of the Imperial Forest Army to ensure the safety of Nangong Jingnu.
Nangong Jingnv moved to Ganquan Palace, and renamed the original Weiming Palace as Chengchao Palace and gave it to Qi Yan. Yili: The emperor is equal to the queen and should live in Fengzao Palace, but Nangong Jingnv cherishes Qi Yan's talent , I want Qi Yan to return to the court when the current situation is settled, and the Weiming Palace was rebuilt from the East Palace of the previous dynasty. It is close to Ganquan Palace and far away from the harem, so it is suitable for Qi Yan to live.
Princess Zhen Zhen's mansion outside the palace was given to the eldest princess Qionghua. It has been almost a month since the empress ascended the throne. During this period, Qi Yan saw Nangong Jingnu only a handful of times, and there was a backlog of court affairs in the court. There are many things that need to be handled by Nangong Jingnu.
Nangong Jingnu could only sleep for at most two hours a day, and the rest of the time was either in court or reviewing memorials, and the whole person lost more than a circle.
When the courtiers saw that the Empress handled everything in an orderly manner and possessed very mature opinions, although they did not say it, they were amazed in their hearts.
Careful people soon discovered that the handwriting of Nangong Jingnu was the same as the handwriting on the memorial that the late emperor had reviewed after he fell ill, and suddenly realized that the late emperor had long since cultivated Her Highness Zhen Zhen as the next queen.
Looking back on the past few years: they regarded the reviewer of the memorial as Nangong Rang, and they didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Regardless of gender, Nangong Jingnu could afford the throne of the emperor.
In this way, the civil service group has stabilized. Even the courtiers who opposed Nangong Jingnv in public at the beginning, Nangong Jingnv did not treat them well, and even wrote a sincere 4D book to the leader Hu Bu Shang. It is said that The minister of the household read Nangong Jingnu's letter, and closed the house door and wept bitterly.
There were also three censors who hanged themselves. Nangong Jingnv not only buried them generously, but also ordered someone to build a Gongde Pavilion near the Taimiao Temple, put the tablets of these three people and Liu Zhongxing and Liu Ziyu in it, and said: "I want Visit them from time to time and remind yourself to be a good emperor."
None of these things was taught by Qi Yan.
Nangong Jingnu was so busy that she didn't even have time to sleep, but she did not forget her original promise. All the people who were injured by the escort of Youzhou Prefecture received generous pensions, and the injured were properly accommodated.
Although Qi Yan couldn't see Nangong Jingnv, Qiu Ju would come every day, sometimes with a note written by Nangong Jingnv, and sometimes Qiu Ju dictated what Nangong Jingnv had done that day. Yan is happy and disappointed.
The good news is: Nangong Jingnu has finally opened up her own world and spread her wings.
What is lost is that the figure of that ignorant and innocent little girl back then became more and more blurred, Nangong Jingnu was bathed in light, and herself... will be left in the dirty darkness with a secret that will be exposed at some point.
It seems that the distance between him and Nangong Jingnu is getting farther and farther.
On the other side, the newly appointed Taiwei Gong Yanghuai was also tired and turned his back on himself during this time. It is not easy for a civil officer to be a prefect, and Gongyanghuai also shoulders the heavy responsibility of appeasing the mood of the military attache. Military attachés are no better than civil servants. Some things have to be discussed at the wine table, and they have to go to the morning court the next day, not to mention how hard it is.
Just when everything was going in a good direction, several things happened one after another, which made Nangong Jingnu, who was a little calmer, worried again.
The team that went out of Beijing to pick up the Queen Mother's coffin came back, but only Linjiang King Nangongbao came back alone. The guard said: Huaiyang King Nangongli disappeared the day after receiving the news of the Empress' enthronement. I don't know if I have returned to the fief, but I have already sent someone to ask.
After Linjiang King Nangongbao came back, he did not come to see the new emperor, but stayed in the palace of Concubine Li, saying that he was locked in the palace.
Nangong Jingnu was very helpless, and she simply pretended not to know about this matter, so as not to bring adverse effects on Nangong Bao.
The second thing is that the former head of the housekeeper forty-nine died.
The three-footed white silk was hanging in a palace with few people. The news was brought by Chen Chuansi, and it was also Chen Chuansi's last trip to the forty-nine.
Chen Chuansi also handed Nangong Jingnv a letter wrapped in oilcloth paper and sealed with wax all around. Chen Chuansi said: It was taken out of the interlayer by slitting the front of the shirt in four or nine, and it was a letter left by the late emperor to His Majesty letter.
Si Jiu also said: He died in a place where His Majesty could not see it, and it would not pollute the feng shui of the inner court. He knew that his identity was low and his body was incomplete, so he prayed for His Majesty's grace to bury his body in a place where he could see the emperor's mausoleum from a distance. , I'm going to serve the late emperor.
Nangong Jingnu stopped to review the royal pen, listened quietly to Chen Chuansi, and took the tarpaulin envelope: "I understand, you...you all step back."
Qiu Ju and Chen Chuansi retreated outside the palace with the palace servants, while Nangong Jingnu was still holding the imperial pen and burst into tears.
Emperors are not allowed to show weakness in front of others, but emperors are also human beings, and they also cry when they have feelings.
In Nangong Jingnv's memory, since she can remember, there has been Sijiu, Sijiu is more like one of her relatives, and now Sijiu is gone...
Nangong Jingnu wiped away her tears and opened the envelope.
A thick stack of letter paper, shaking it open, Nangong Jingnu's heart twitched.
My son, my father suddenly couldn't move half of his body today...
The letter was written to Nangong Jingnv by Nangong Rang. Ever since Nangong Rang fell ill, he would write a letter to Nangong Jingnv every few days. At first it was some gossip about his physical condition and about Ma Shi, the Empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The memories of Nangong Jing, the interesting stories of Nangong Jing's daughter... Later, he gradually began to explain some secrets of the palace.
In the letter, Nangong Rang explained the reason why he fell ill, that he had seen the folk song praising "a pair of golden crows hang in the sky", and admitted that the technique of hating victory was controlled by himself. Be kind to both brothers.
He also explained the reason for marrying Nangong Jing's daughter to Qi Yan hastily, the anxiety about the Taiwei's mansion and the ominous dream.
Then Nangong Rang uncovered the stains in his life, how he burned Emperor Shang and Concubine Wan to death, and told Nangong Jingnv to be careful of the Taiwei Mansion. Nangong Rang was worried that Lu Quan would rebel after he left.
The letters were turned over one by one, and Nangong Rang's handwriting became more and more messy and vain, until the last letter was almost indistinguishable.
Nangong Rang: My son, Dawei's country will be handed over to you, and the royal father smiles at Jiuquan.
Nangong Jingnv took a few breaths and fell on the imperial case, crying bitterly.
The greatest pain in life is that the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop.
Nangong Rang's life has been commented on by his own descendants as an emperor, but as a father, he is a rare loving father in the world, at least for Nangong Jingnu.
Nangong Rang couldn't let go of Nangong Jingnu, and there was deep concern, reluctance and helplessness between the lines, but it was a pity that when he wanted to explain this, he was unable to speak.
So he presented all the "secrets" of his life in this way, and told Sijiu: If Nangong Jingnu succeeds in ascending the throne, give this letter to her, if it fails... destroy it!
Nangong Jingnu cried for a long time, carefully packed the letter, and after thinking about it, she singled out the Xinmi letters from the previous dynasty and destroyed them, leaving the rest under the yellow silk of the imperial case.
Nangong Jingnu wrote down the imperial decree with tears in her eyes, and ordered Sijiu to be the righteous uncle, and she chose a feng shui treasure land to be buried on the west side of the imperial mausoleum.
Nangong Jingnu tidyed up her appearance, and passed the order to set up the imperial palace.
There was a long time ago that the inner servant first passed the decree. When Nangong Jingnv arrived at the Chengchao Palace, Qi Yan was kneeling outside the palace to greet him.
Qi Yan: "Your Majesty, see Your Majesty."
Nangong Jingnu quickly stepped forward, helped Qi Yan, and said, "Pass the decree."
Chen Chuansi: "Yes."
Nangong Jingnv: "From now on, Qi Yan's bowing ceremony will be avoided, and even if you see me, you may not kneel."
Chen Chuansi: "Yes."
Qi Yan: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Nangong Jingnu: "I've been too busy with court affairs these past few days, I didn't see you, how are you doing?"
Qi Yan found that Nangong Jingnu's eyes were a little swollen, and said distressedly: "Your Majesty has cleared up."
Nangong Jingnu's lips moved, and the corners of her mouth curved down, this is a sad expression.
Qi Yan kept silent, took Nangong Jingnv's hand and walked towards the inner hall...
There were only two people in the hall, Nangong Jingnu Yiyi fell into Qi Yan's arms, and tears flowed out again: "Father Sijiu is gone."
Qi Yan gently followed Nangong Jingnu's back, and said softly: "Your Highness, look away. For some people, death is not terrible. This is the wish of Eunuch Sijiu. He went to the place he wanted to go."
Nangong Jingnu gave a "yes": "I named him Uncle Zhongyi, and he was buried on the west side of the emperor's mausoleum. I ordered the household department to check to see if Uncle Zhongyi still has any relatives, and if he adopts one, someone will pay his respects. ."
Qi Yan: "That's right."
Nangong Jingnu told Qi Yan a lot of things in the court, including the "missing" of the King of Huaiyang, the King of Linjiang saying that he was not ill.
Nangong Jingnu leaned back on the chair with a tired face: "Qi Yan, I'm so tired. Can you come back and help me?"
Qi Yan's eyes were a little dark and difficult to understand: "I live in the harem now, and the harem is not allowed to take part in politics."
Nangong Jingnu gave Qi Yan an angry look: "Women have become emperors, why can't the 'harem' be in politics? Besides, with your talent and knowledge, I can't bear to let you live in the harem!"
Qi Yan chuckled lightly and said nothing.
Nangong Jingnv deceived herself and said in a feigned anger, "Or... you have been corrupted by the glory and wealth of the harem? Don't want to contribute?"
The two looked at each other and smiled, Nangong Jingnu pulled Qi Yan's hand and said coquettishly like before: "Come on~ I'm really tired, I'm not worried about leaving many important things to others, come and help me?"
Qi Yan: "It's not that the minister is unwilling to contribute, it's just that the minister's current status... After entering the dynasty, it will cause trouble to His Majesty and the adults."
Nangong Jingnu: "How come?"
Qi Yan: "Just think about it, Your Majesty, let's not talk about whether there are any vacancies for ministers in the current court, just talk about the status of the ministers today. When the officials see the ministers, they have to kneel and worship. Kneeling to Your Majesty, and then kneeling to the minister again? It is also inconvenient to discuss the state affairs among colleagues in private. How many times a day does the minister say 'to be free from rituals'? Also, how many grades do the ministers live in? Gao, do I worship him? Or does he kneel on me? Or does he kneel to me first, and then I worship him?"
Nangong Jingnu was amused by Qi Yan, and then sighed: "That's right, let me think about this matter, there is always a solution."
After speaking, Nangong Jingnv pressed her forehead a few times, Qi Yan went around behind Nangong Jingnv and pressed her temples for Nangong Jingnv.
Nangong Jingnu snorted comfortably, the corners of her mouth twitched, and she closed her eyes and said, "I did this to my father when I was a child... ah."
Qi Yan paused for a moment and replied, "If Your Majesty wishes, this minister can press His Majesty every day."
Nangong Jingnu: "Thank you."
Qi Yan pondered for a moment, then asked tentatively: "I saw a lot of people's feelings when I was in Jinzhou, and found that there are some drawbacks after some policies were implemented to the people. I want to write a memorial, although..."
Nangong Jingnu: "Of course you can! I'll see it in person after it's written! Although the court situation is not stable yet, civil affairs are more important. If you're willing to bring it up, that would be great!"
Qi Yan: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Qi Yan is clear: Right now, Nangong Jingnu's biggest crisis is not in the court, but in the people. The hidden dangers that he has buried with his own hands over the years may explode at some time. And Qi Yan has always been worried about Luobei's side. Qi Yan wanted to help Nangong Jingnv from the bottom of her heart, but she was reluctant to go back to the court because of Luobei.
Qi Yan knew that Nangong Jingnu would not wrong herself, and the possibility of being the best in the official residence was very high. Once you have the power, you will send a signal to Luobei. Bayin and Anujin will definitely take the opportunity to raise troops. Although there are still 100,000 soldiers guarding Youzhou Prefecture, the combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced if the coach is not there. Fortunately, it is the flood season. , Qi Yan was a little relieved when there was a sky and Luoshui in the middle.
Nangong Jingnv: "Don't press, I'm much better, sit down and rest for a while."
Qi Yan: "Yes."
Nangong Jingnu: "There's no one here, you don't need to observe any palace ceremony."
Qi Yan: "... Your Majesty, have you received a tribute from Luobei?"
Nangong Jingnu: "It's only a month since I ascended the throne. Luobei is a long way to go. The post officer who passed the decree hasn't returned yet. I'm afraid it will take a few more months."
Qi Yan: "When does Your Majesty plan to send the Great General Wang back to Youzhou?"
Nangong Jingnv: "I think so too... But Gongyanghuai and I are not sure about the minds of these military attaches. We are worried that if the general Wang leaves, the military will cause chaos."
Qi Yan thought about it for a while and replied, "Then think of a way. There is always a compromise. As a general, staying in the capital for a long time will cause speculation among the people."
Nangong Jingnu: "Understood, let's all think of a way."
Qi Yan: "Yeah."
Nangong Jingnu: "That's right! Has the Inner Court Department sent someone?"
Qi Yan: "People come every day, what is your Majesty referring to?"
Nangong Jingnv: "Is the embroidered lady who came to measure your size here? The new court clothes are already being made, and your palace clothes should also be brand new, but... It's the first time for the empress and her husband, the inner court. The Secretary and the Ministry of Rites are stepping up the design of new styles, and it is estimated that it will be three years later at the earliest. When the time comes for the enthronement ceremony, you, as the imperial husband, will be with me."
Qi Yan: "I've been here, how many times have I measured it?"
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Qiu Ju came to report: Dinner is ready, Nangong Jingnv and Qi Yan had dinner and talked a few more words before going back.
She still has a lot of memorials to approve. Usually, most of them havetily use a bowl of porridge at this time. Being able to take two hours to come to Qi Yan today is already the limit, and probably won't have time to sleep tonight.
After Nangong Jingnu left, Qi Yan came to the study, locked the doors and windows, researched the ink, and thought for a while while holding the cuff and the brush, and then carefully wrote on the paper: On the Ten Disadvantages of the Old Politics.