Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
She lifted her robe and entered the government office. The thousand households on duty were all in the hall. The previous ones avoided her, which caused a series of awkward situations. Who would dare to show off if they really met? So they bluffed and chatted with congratulations: "Hey, look who is this, isn't he our new deputy commander?"
She was delighted. She had not expected the decree to come so quickly. She knelt down to receive the order, raised her hands high, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master. I will do my best and will never let you down."
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
The prince was obviously unwilling to hear her say this, and said with a cold face: "Master Su, you are overstepping your authority. It is not your turn to give advice on my private affairs. What's the point of giving birth to a son? It can be done at night without wasting time. It is important for a man to build a career. It is not that we cannot do such things, but we need the right person to do them."
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
"Master Su... Master..." He came up and gestured with his hands, "I ordered the sedan chair to stop outside the Xuande Gate. This way it does not violate the rules and saves you the trouble of walking. You are different now. You are a regular official of the Control Military Department. You will have thousands of soldiers and foreign servants to command. That, that... Master Nan is the commander, and he comes in and out with a lot of pomp..."
Nan Yushu frowned and pondered: "There are more than a hundred officials in the capital, big and small, where should we start? Does the prince have any advice?"
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
Xinghe blinked her eyes and had nothing to say. After all, this gentleman was of noble status, and there was no one he looked up to, so the emperor couldn't be impatient. She had once guessed that he had seen through her identity a long time ago and deliberately put on this posture to alienate Prince Jianping and the Su family. But then she thought again, it was too much trouble. If that was the case, he could just transfer her out of the East Palace, why bother to keep her in his eyes and act every day.
Anyone could tell that there was something sarcastic in his words. She didn't get angry either, she walked into the stall, walked slowly to him, and smiled very gently.
The prince was obviously unwilling to hear her say this, and said with a cold face: "Master Su, you are overstepping your authority. It is not your turn to give advice on my private affairs. What's the point of giving birth to a son? It can be done at night without wasting time. It is important for a man to build a career. It is not that we cannot do such things, but we need the right person to do them."
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
She sighed, she shouldn't have said too much, let him do whatever he wants, he has been wearing this hat for so many years anyway, there is nothing wrong with him continuing to wear it.
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
He was a little embarrassed and smiled, "Master Su, you are overthinking. There was nothing wrong in the first place, so how can there be internal strife? Since the court has issued an order, you and I must work together in the future... This morning's court meeting didn't seem to go smoothly. Is there any new decree from the palace?"
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
"Oh no..." She waved her hands hurriedly, "It is my blessing to be able to share my master's worries."
How could he see through everything? Although Xinghe agreed, he pretended to be surprised without hesitation, "I have never dared to complain to my master. I have been in charge of the East Palace for so many years. My master understands me. I am not a girl in the boudoir. I don't like to be coy. My master said that he had an affair with me, so I had an affair with him. Don't say it's a scapegoat. Even if it's real, I won't even blink an eye."
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
"But this blessing has ruined your reputation. I know you resent me in your heart."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
The prince was obviously unwilling to hear her say this, and said with a cold face: "Master Su, you are overstepping your authority. It is not your turn to give advice on my private affairs. What's the point of giving birth to a son? It can be done at night without wasting time. It is important for a man to build a career. It is not that we cannot do such things, but we need the right person to do them."
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
Xinghe never thought of gaining anything through marriage, and being a housekeeper was not her ambition. It is said that the person who knows you best in the world should be your opponent, but the prince seemed to have never noticed her, or he never thought she was qualified to be an opponent!
How could he see through everything? Although Xinghe agreed, he pretended to be surprised without hesitation, "I have never dared to complain to my master. I have been in charge of the East Palace for so many years. My master understands me. I am not a girl in the boudoir. I don't like to be coy. My master said that he had an affair with me, so I had an affair with him. Don't say it's a scapegoat. Even if it's real, I won't even blink an eye."
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
The sedan chair swayed through the streets and alleys to the Military Control Department. The palace issued an oral order, and the government received the news. Originally, when a new official took office, all the yamen officials should come out to welcome him, but unfortunately Xinghe did not receive such treatment. When she arrived at the door, there were only two clerks standing by the door. No matter how smiling they were, they could not hide the sidelong glances they had.
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
"Be good to you?" He tilted his head to look at her, "There are probably not many people in this world who dare to be good to you."
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
When she reached the door, she saw Nan Yushu standing in a clump of light, flipping through documents. He was wearing a Qilin suit and a Luan belt around his waist. Years of experience and life and death had carved his face into a resolute and cold one. He was a real military commander, responsible for interrogation and arrest in the early days, and later climbed up to his current position step by step. He was definitely not an ordinary person. However, this person had a fatal flaw in his character, he was too impatient and easily impulsive. Xinghe had worked with him for five years, and he had long been aware of those subtle shortcomings.
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
Xinghe never thought of gaining anything through marriage, and being a housekeeper was not her ambition. It is said that the person who knows you best in the world should be your opponent, but the prince seemed to have never noticed her, or he never thought she was qualified to be an opponent!
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
She sighed, she shouldn't have said too much, let him do whatever he wants, he has been wearing this hat for so many years anyway, there is nothing wrong with him continuing to wear it.
The female minister was a person of her word. She walked up the alley and past the gate of Yi Qiu Palace. Ye Jinchun followed her breathlessly.
Even though the conversation was not pleasant, she still had to thank him. Xinghe was sincere, as if her ideal husband was right before her eyes. She smiled shyly and said, "I am indeed old. In two years, please find someone for me. I don't need a huge fortune, but only someone who is talented, good-looking and treats me well."
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
She was delighted. She had not expected the decree to come so quickly. She knelt down to receive the order, raised her hands high, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master. I will do my best and will never let you down."
Xinghe shook his head slowly, "In my humble opinion, we have to test a few officials who assist in the financial affairs, such as the Minister of Revenue Gui Fohai and the Minister of Works Yue Xiangxian. And those who are related to the prison should also be investigated. I heard that the neighbor of the Minister of Justice can accept 100,000 taels of silver for a single case, but I don't know if it's true..." After that, he smiled tactfully, "It's a good opportunity to stretch the cabinet officials, what do you think?"
"Be good to you?" He tilted his head to look at her, "There are probably not many people in this world who dare to be good to you."
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
Nan Yushu frowned and pondered: "There are more than a hundred officials in the capital, big and small, where should we start? Does the prince have any advice?"
She looked up and saw a blue velvet sedan chair carried by four people parked at the bottom of the steps. The curtains of the sedan chair were fluttering, making it more elegant than men's sedan chairs. But she didn't accept it. Only nobles and masters in the palace rode in sedan chairs. How could she be worthy of this
The sedan chair swayed through the streets and alleys to the Military Control Department. The palace issued an oral order, and the government received the news. Originally, when a new official took office, all the yamen officials should come out to welcome him, but unfortunately Xinghe did not receive such treatment. When she arrived at the door, there were only two clerks standing by the door. No matter how smiling they were, they could not hide the sidelong glances they had.
Even though the conversation was not pleasant, she still had to thank him. Xinghe was sincere, as if her ideal husband was right before her eyes. She smiled shyly and said, "I am indeed old. In two years, please find someone for me. I don't need a huge fortune, but only someone who is talented, good-looking and treats me well."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
He speaks sweetly but is actually very sharp-tongued. If you think he is someone you can easily fool because he seems good-natured, you would be totally wrong.
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
"Master Su... Master..." He came up and gestured with his hands, "I ordered the sedan chair to stop outside the Xuande Gate. This way it does not violate the rules and saves you the trouble of walking. You are different now. You are a regular official of the Control Military Department. You will have thousands of soldiers and foreign servants to command. That, that... Master Nan is the commander, and he comes in and out with a lot of pomp..."
"But this blessing has ruined your reputation. I know you resent me in your heart."
Her tone was a little stubborn and a little unwilling. He was used to her occasional sharp words. Although it made him unhappy at first, he would not take it seriously.
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
She sighed, she shouldn't have said too much, let him do whatever he wants, he has been wearing this hat for so many years anyway, there is nothing wrong with him continuing to wear it.
"Master Su... Master..." He came up and gestured with his hands, "I ordered the sedan chair to stop outside the Xuande Gate. This way it does not violate the rules and saves you the trouble of walking. You are different now. You are a regular official of the Control Military Department. You will have thousands of soldiers and foreign servants to command. That, that... Master Nan is the commander, and he comes in and out with a lot of pomp..."
In fact, she was right. The Control of Military Affairs and the Six Gates were completely different organizations. When investigating the same cases, the Six Gates were a government office that emphasized laws and human relationships. The Control of Military Affairs set up prisons and carried out private punishments. No matter who it was, once they entered that gate, they would never come out safe and sound.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
Xinghe shook his head slowly, "In my humble opinion, we have to test a few officials who assist in the financial affairs, such as the Minister of Revenue Gui Fohai and the Minister of Works Yue Xiangxian. And those who are related to the prison should also be investigated. I heard that the neighbor of the Minister of Justice can accept 100,000 taels of silver for a single case, but I don't know if it's true..." After that, he smiled tactfully, "It's a good opportunity to stretch the cabinet officials, what do you think?"
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
She lifted her robe and entered the government office. The thousand households on duty were all in the hall. The previous ones avoided her, which caused a series of awkward situations. Who would dare to show off if they really met? So they bluffed and chatted with congratulations: "Hey, look who is this, isn't he our new deputy commander?"
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
He stood up and slowly walked to the rosewood case, picked up a document from the case, and handed it to her, "This is your appointment letter. The Military Control Department has appointed a deputy commander. From today on, all cases involving women in the official residences in the capital will be in your charge."
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
He stood up and slowly walked to the rosewood case, picked up a document from the case, and handed it to her, "This is your appointment letter. The Military Control Department has appointed a deputy commander. From today on, all cases involving women in the official residences in the capital will be in your charge."
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
The sedan chair swayed through the streets and alleys to the Military Control Department. The palace issued an oral order, and the government received the news. Originally, when a new official took office, all the yamen officials should come out to welcome him, but unfortunately Xinghe did not receive such treatment. When she arrived at the door, there were only two clerks standing by the door. No matter how smiling they were, they could not hide the sidelong glances they had.
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
She was delighted. She had not expected the decree to come so quickly. She knelt down to receive the order, raised her hands high, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master. I will do my best and will never let you down."
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
She was delighted. She had not expected the decree to come so quickly. She knelt down to receive the order, raised her hands high, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master. I will do my best and will never let you down."
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
"Be good to you?" He tilted his head to look at her, "There are probably not many people in this world who dare to be good to you."
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
Ye Jinchun was stunned, and didn't know how to reply. Although she intended to make things difficult, she didn't insist on her opinion in the end. After all, it was not worth it to go against her legs. Besides, Jinchun's words made sense. You should wear the right clothes for your position. If you are too shabby, no one will take you seriously. People will look at your majestic spirit.
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
Even though the conversation was not pleasant, she still had to thank him. Xinghe was sincere, as if her ideal husband was right before her eyes. She smiled shyly and said, "I am indeed old. In two years, please find someone for me. I don't need a huge fortune, but only someone who is talented, good-looking and treats me well."
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
She clenched her hands into fists and bowed her head, saying, "I think the process is not important, what is important is the result. If the Military Control Department was a government office like the Six Gates, it would not be able to scare the civil and military officials."
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
"Be good to you?" He tilted his head to look at her, "There are probably not many people in this world who dare to be good to you."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
Even though the conversation was not pleasant, she still had to thank him. Xinghe was sincere, as if her ideal husband was right before her eyes. She smiled shyly and said, "I am indeed old. In two years, please find someone for me. I don't need a huge fortune, but only someone who is talented, good-looking and treats me well."
Xinghe blinked her eyes and had nothing to say. After all, this gentleman was of noble status, and there was no one he looked up to, so the emperor couldn't be impatient. She had once guessed that he had seen through her identity a long time ago and deliberately put on this posture to alienate Prince Jianping and the Su family. But then she thought again, it was too much trouble. If that was the case, he could just transfer her out of the East Palace, why bother to keep her in his eyes and act every day.
He speaks sweetly but is actually very sharp-tongued. If you think he is someone you can easily fool because he seems good-natured, you would be totally wrong.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
When she reached the door, she saw Nan Yushu standing in a clump of light, flipping through documents. He was wearing a Qilin suit and a Luan belt around his waist. Years of experience and life and death had carved his face into a resolute and cold one. He was a real military commander, responsible for interrogation and arrest in the early days, and later climbed up to his current position step by step. He was definitely not an ordinary person. However, this person had a fatal flaw in his character, he was too impatient and easily impulsive. Xinghe had worked with him for five years, and he had long been aware of those subtle shortcomings.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
How could he see through everything? Although Xinghe agreed, he pretended to be surprised without hesitation, "I have never dared to complain to my master. I have been in charge of the East Palace for so many years. My master understands me. I am not a girl in the boudoir. I don't like to be coy. My master said that he had an affair with me, so I had an affair with him. Don't say it's a scapegoat. Even if it's real, I won't even blink an eye."
The female minister was a person of her word. She walked up the alley and past the gate of Yi Qiu Palace. Ye Jinchun followed her breathlessly.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
"But this blessing has ruined your reputation. I know you resent me in your heart."
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
He was a little embarrassed and smiled, "Master Su, you are overthinking. There was nothing wrong in the first place, so how can there be internal strife? Since the court has issued an order, you and I must work together in the future... This morning's court meeting didn't seem to go smoothly. Is there any new decree from the palace?"
Xinghe never thought of gaining anything through marriage, and being a housekeeper was not her ambition. It is said that the person who knows you best in the world should be your opponent, but the prince seemed to have never noticed her, or he never thought she was qualified to be an opponent!
She looked up and saw a blue velvet sedan chair carried by four people parked at the bottom of the steps. The curtains of the sedan chair were fluttering, making it more elegant than men's sedan chairs. But she didn't accept it. Only nobles and masters in the palace rode in sedan chairs. How could she be worthy of this
She sighed, she shouldn't have said too much, let him do whatever he wants, he has been wearing this hat for so many years anyway, there is nothing wrong with him continuing to wear it.
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
Xinghe never thought of gaining anything through marriage, and being a housekeeper was not her ambition. It is said that the person who knows you best in the world should be your opponent, but the prince seemed to have never noticed her, or he never thought she was qualified to be an opponent!
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
Anyone could tell that there was something sarcastic in his words. She didn't get angry either, she walked into the stall, walked slowly to him, and smiled very gently.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
How could he see through everything? Although Xinghe agreed, he pretended to be surprised without hesitation, "I have never dared to complain to my master. I have been in charge of the East Palace for so many years. My master understands me. I am not a girl in the boudoir. I don't like to be coy. My master said that he had an affair with me, so I had an affair with him. Don't say it's a scapegoat. Even if it's real, I won't even blink an eye."
Her tone was a little stubborn and a little unwilling. He was used to her occasional sharp words. Although it made him unhappy at first, he would not take it seriously.
When she reached the door, she saw Nan Yushu standing in a clump of light, flipping through documents. He was wearing a Qilin suit and a Luan belt around his waist. Years of experience and life and death had carved his face into a resolute and cold one. He was a real military commander, responsible for interrogation and arrest in the early days, and later climbed up to his current position step by step. He was definitely not an ordinary person. However, this person had a fatal flaw in his character, he was too impatient and easily impulsive. Xinghe had worked with him for five years, and he had long been aware of those subtle shortcomings.
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
She sighed, she shouldn't have said too much, let him do whatever he wants, he has been wearing this hat for so many years anyway, there is nothing wrong with him continuing to wear it.
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
She lifted her robe and entered the government office. The thousand households on duty were all in the hall. The previous ones avoided her, which caused a series of awkward situations. Who would dare to show off if they really met? So they bluffed and chatted with congratulations: "Hey, look who is this, isn't he our new deputy commander?"
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
The female minister was a person of her word. She walked up the alley and past the gate of Yi Qiu Palace. Ye Jinchun followed her breathlessly.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
"Master Su... Master..." He came up and gestured with his hands, "I ordered the sedan chair to stop outside the Xuande Gate. This way it does not violate the rules and saves you the trouble of walking. You are different now. You are a regular official of the Control Military Department. You will have thousands of soldiers and foreign servants to command. That, that... Master Nan is the commander, and he comes in and out with a lot of pomp..."
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
She was delighted. She had not expected the decree to come so quickly. She knelt down to receive the order, raised her hands high, and said loudly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Master. I will do my best and will never let you down."
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
Ye Jinchun was stunned, and didn't know how to reply. Although she intended to make things difficult, she didn't insist on her opinion in the end. After all, it was not worth it to go against her legs. Besides, Jinchun's words made sense. You should wear the right clothes for your position. If you are too shabby, no one will take you seriously. People will look at your majestic spirit.
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
"Oh no..." She waved her hands hurriedly, "It is my blessing to be able to share my master's worries."
The sedan chair swayed through the streets and alleys to the Military Control Department. The palace issued an oral order, and the government received the news. Originally, when a new official took office, all the yamen officials should come out to welcome him, but unfortunately Xinghe did not receive such treatment. When she arrived at the door, there were only two clerks standing by the door. No matter how smiling they were, they could not hide the sidelong glances they had.
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
She didn't care, got off the sedan and stood in front of the door for a while. Looking up, the wooden door stood arrogantly, exposed to the wind and sun for many years, showing a desolate and mottled look, which formed a sharp contrast with the criss-crossing and shiny door nails. They used to come and go frequently, and never thought it was anything special, but today they were particularly friendly, and even those tough guys standing guard became pleasing to the eye.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
The court robe fluttered in front of her eyes, and the sea and the cliffs at the edge of the robe were surging, making people's hearts burn. The prince stretched out his hand to support her, and his fingertips were exposed under the wide sleeves trimmed with sable. He always had a noble and elegant demeanor.
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
The female minister was a person of her word. She walked up the alley and past the gate of Yi Qiu Palace. Ye Jinchun followed her breathlessly.
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
She lifted her robe and entered the government office. The thousand households on duty were all in the hall. The previous ones avoided her, which caused a series of awkward situations. Who would dare to show off if they really met? So they bluffed and chatted with congratulations: "Hey, look who is this, isn't he our new deputy commander?"
Xinghe shook his head slowly, "In my humble opinion, we have to test a few officials who assist in the financial affairs, such as the Minister of Revenue Gui Fohai and the Minister of Works Yue Xiangxian. And those who are related to the prison should also be investigated. I heard that the neighbor of the Minister of Justice can accept 100,000 taels of silver for a single case, but I don't know if it's true..." After that, he smiled tactfully, "It's a good opportunity to stretch the cabinet officials, what do you think?"
She looked up and saw a blue velvet sedan chair carried by four people parked at the bottom of the steps. The curtains of the sedan chair were fluttering, making it more elegant than men's sedan chairs. But she didn't accept it. Only nobles and masters in the palace rode in sedan chairs. How could she be worthy of this
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
"But this blessing has ruined your reputation. I know you resent me in your heart."
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
He stood up and slowly walked to the rosewood case, picked up a document from the case, and handed it to her, "This is your appointment letter. The Military Control Department has appointed a deputy commander. From today on, all cases involving women in the official residences in the capital will be in your charge."
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
Her tone was a little stubborn and a little unwilling. He was used to her occasional sharp words. Although it made him unhappy at first, he would not take it seriously.
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
As soon as she said this, the prince was stunned, with great astonishment written in his eyes, but it was only a moment later, he snorted and laughed softly, "You wish."
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
Xinghe didn't take them seriously. She only had to deal with the commander, so she asked where Lord Nan was. The thousand households raised their chins towards the filing room. She put the appointment on the desk and walked west along the corridor.
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
Even though the conversation was not pleasant, she still had to thank him. Xinghe was sincere, as if her ideal husband was right before her eyes. She smiled shyly and said, "I am indeed old. In two years, please find someone for me. I don't need a huge fortune, but only someone who is talented, good-looking and treats me well."
Nan Yushu frowned and pondered: "There are more than a hundred officials in the capital, big and small, where should we start? Does the prince have any advice?"
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
"Oh no..." She waved her hands hurriedly, "It is my blessing to be able to share my master's worries."
Loyalty is something that is never precious. The prince's calm voice flowed like a spring, and he said in a long tone: "Don't worry, I will naturally find a good marriage for you in the future, and I will not treat you unfairly."
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
The storage room was filled with piles of bookshelves, blocking out the sunlight from the window. Only a row of skylights under the eaves remained, slowly sending light into the inner room.
She didn't care, got off the sedan and stood in front of the door for a while. Looking up, the wooden door stood arrogantly, exposed to the wind and sun for many years, showing a desolate and mottled look, which formed a sharp contrast with the criss-crossing and shiny door nails. They used to come and go frequently, and never thought it was anything special, but today they were particularly friendly, and even those tough guys standing guard became pleasing to the eye.
Commander Nan Yushu is probably unhappy because he has been divided his power by a woman, but it doesn't matter. He will become more and more unhappy anyway, and he will gradually get used to it over time.
I want to be involved with you and ruin your reputation, but I will never go down the river. I am close yet far away. It is really not a good feeling to be pointed at someone. Xinghe lowered his head, frowned slightly, bowed his head and smiled: "I just said it casually, just want the master to understand my loyalty."
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
When she reached the door, she saw Nan Yushu standing in a clump of light, flipping through documents. He was wearing a Qilin suit and a Luan belt around his waist. Years of experience and life and death had carved his face into a resolute and cold one. He was a real military commander, responsible for interrogation and arrest in the early days, and later climbed up to his current position step by step. He was definitely not an ordinary person. However, this person had a fatal flaw in his character, he was too impatient and easily impulsive. Xinghe had worked with him for five years, and he had long been aware of those subtle shortcomings.
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
He was a little embarrassed and smiled, "Master Su, you are overthinking. There was nothing wrong in the first place, so how can there be internal strife? Since the court has issued an order, you and I must work together in the future... This morning's court meeting didn't seem to go smoothly. Is there any new decree from the palace?"
He speaks sweetly but is actually very sharp-tongued. If you think he is someone you can easily fool because he seems good-natured, you would be totally wrong.
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
He speaks sweetly but is actually very sharp-tongued. If you think he is someone you can easily fool because he seems good-natured, you would be totally wrong.
She looked up and saw a blue velvet sedan chair carried by four people parked at the bottom of the steps. The curtains of the sedan chair were fluttering, making it more elegant than men's sedan chairs. But she didn't accept it. Only nobles and masters in the palace rode in sedan chairs. How could she be worthy of this
Anyone could tell that there was something sarcastic in his words. She didn't get angry either, she walked into the stall, walked slowly to him, and smiled very gently.
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
But the prince seemed to be very dissatisfied with her. Of course, this dissatisfaction was not shown on his face, but was revealed in the coldness between the lines, hissing with a chill.
"Your Excellency must have some complaints about this, right? In fact, there is no need to do so. The capital is crowded with officials. If something happens, the yamen will be full of men, and it will be inconvenient to investigate the imperial edicts. The establishment of the Jinyi Envoy is just to fill this vacancy and will continue to assist you. Your Excellency must not misunderstand, there is absolutely no intention of dividing power. The Control Military Department is mainly responsible for supervising the words and deeds of the officials. After all, there are very few women who commit crimes. I guess the court has added this official position to meet the urgency of Princess Xialing. I won't tell you the reason, and you understand it." She smiled and put him She took the document in her hand, closed it, and put it back on the bookshelf. "Master Nan, five years ago, I followed the Crown Prince into the government office to do work. We have been getting along well for such a long time. Please don't let this little thing make us unhappy. To be clear, I am a woman, and I am in charge of the East Palace. After this mess is over, I will still have to go back to the inner court. We all work for the Crown Prince, and there should be no distinction between you and me. Before I came here, the master specifically asked me to be honest with you. If we fight among ourselves, it will be a joke for outsiders to see."
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
Xinghe never thought of gaining anything through marriage, and being a housekeeper was not her ambition. It is said that the person who knows you best in the world should be your opponent, but the prince seemed to have never noticed her, or he never thought she was qualified to be an opponent!
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
"Master Su probably doesn't want to be involved with me, right?"
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.
Nan Yushu turned around, not smiling, and returned the greeting, saying, "Congratulations, Lord Su. Since the establishment of the Control Military Department in our dynasty, there has never been a female commander. Your Excellency has set a precedent, which is truly admirable."
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
It’s not far, as the palace is densely packed. Even if you take a shortcut from the East Palace, you still have to walk a long way north out of the Xuande Gate. The headquarters of the Control Army Department is located on Baimixie Street by the Shichahai Lake.
After leaving Lizheng Hall, there were already eunuchs from the government waiting outside the palace gate. When they saw her coming, they stepped forward with a smile and saluted, holding their voices and saying, "Congratulations to Master Su. I, Ye Jinchun, will serve you from today. You are tired of going back and forth between the East Palace and the government every day. The Crown Prince has ordered that you prepare a sedan chair for you, and I, your servant, will hold the sedan chair for you."
"But this blessing has ruined your reputation. I know you resent me in your heart."
The sedan chair swayed through the streets and alleys to the Military Control Department. The palace issued an oral order, and the government received the news. Originally, when a new official took office, all the yamen officials should come out to welcome him, but unfortunately Xinghe did not receive such treatment. When she arrived at the door, there were only two clerks standing by the door. No matter how smiling they were, they could not hide the sidelong glances they had.
"Master Su... Master..." He came up and gestured with his hands, "I ordered the sedan chair to stop outside the Xuande Gate. This way it does not violate the rules and saves you the trouble of walking. You are different now. You are a regular official of the Control Military Department. You will have thousands of soldiers and foreign servants to command. That, that... Master Nan is the commander, and he comes in and out with a lot of pomp..."
The prince was obviously unwilling to hear her say this, and said with a cold face: "Master Su, you are overstepping your authority. It is not your turn to give advice on my private affairs. What's the point of giving birth to a son? It can be done at night without wasting time. It is important for a man to build a career. It is not that we cannot do such things, but we need the right person to do them."
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
"Be good to you?" He tilted his head to look at her, "There are probably not many people in this world who dare to be good to you."
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
She tucked her hands under her lap and said, "The government office is not far from the East Palace. I can just walk there."
Did she admit this in front of the emperor? In order to get his job done, he was planning to kill her completely? Oh my God, how could such a thing happen in the world! Xing He was troubled, but she couldn't scold him. After holding it in for a long time, she calmed down and advised calmly and cautiously: "You shouldn't deceive the emperor. It's a small matter if the emperor misunderstands me, but it's a big matter if I delay the master. The master and I don't have that kind of relationship, so there's naturally no talk of having a child. The emperor will be waiting for your news every day, but you are doing nothing. If he suspects that you can't have a child, it will be very detrimental to your future. You know that Prince Jian and Prince Min are both eyeing you covetously. Are you willing to give up the throne of the prince?" She spoke earnestly for a long time, pressing her chest and said, "Listen to my advice and marry a princess. When you succeed to the throne in the future, the more sons you have, the more stable your country will be. It will be beneficial to you, the master."
He was a little embarrassed and smiled, "Master Su, you are overthinking. There was nothing wrong in the first place, so how can there be internal strife? Since the court has issued an order, you and I must work together in the future... This morning's court meeting didn't seem to go smoothly. Is there any new decree from the palace?"
Xinghe smiled calmly, "Don't call me that. We are old acquaintances. It's too formal to be so polite."
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
Su Xinghe was a different girl after all. Thinking back to the time when she asked for permission to handle the documents of the Control Military Department, he was really shocked. A young girl interested in being a prison warden, her ambition was really obvious. He just wanted to see how far she could go with her ability. He had many capable people under him, but a woman was the only one, so it was normal for her to be favored and treated preferentially. Just like the ladies in the palace raising those little toys, he indulged her within the permitted scope and let her do whatever she wanted, because he liked her ruthless and reckless look.
He was a little embarrassed and smiled, "Master Su, you are overthinking. There was nothing wrong in the first place, so how can there be internal strife? Since the court has issued an order, you and I must work together in the future... This morning's court meeting didn't seem to go smoothly. Is there any new decree from the palace?"
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
Everybody was pretending to be nice and making forced greetings. In fact, she was not easy to get along with before, and now that she had been promoted to a higher position, those men who were in a lower position felt even more uneasy.
Xinghe said yes, and relayed the prince's intention to thoroughly investigate officials in the capital.
Xinghe didn't take them seriously. She only had to deal with the commander, so she asked where Lord Nan was. The thousand households raised their chins towards the filing room. She put the appointment on the desk and walked west along the corridor.
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
Xinghe took the appointment and kowtowed. He was somewhat suspicious as to whether he had discovered that this job was recommended by Zuo Zhaoyi. It was inconvenient to inquire about it, so he did not say anything extra, but just answered "yes" in a sonorous and powerful manner.
Nan Yushu frowned and pondered: "There are more than a hundred officials in the capital, big and small, where should we start? Does the prince have any advice?"
Xinghe smiled after hearing this, "Why? Without the pomp and ceremony, Lord Nan still refuses to recognize me as the Imperial Guardsman?"
She looked up and saw a blue velvet sedan chair carried by four people parked at the bottom of the steps. The curtains of the sedan chair were fluttering, making it more elegant than men's sedan chairs. But she didn't accept it. Only nobles and masters in the palace rode in sedan chairs. How could she be worthy of this
Xinghe shook his head slowly, "In my humble opinion, we have to test a few officials who assist in the financial affairs, such as the Minister of Revenue Gui Fohai and the Minister of Works Yue Xiangxian. And those who are related to the prison should also be investigated. I heard that the neighbor of the Minister of Justice can accept 100,000 taels of silver for a single case, but I don't know if it's true..." After that, he smiled tactfully, "It's a good opportunity to stretch the cabinet officials, what do you think?"
"You are the first Jinyi Envoy of the Control Military Department, and you come from the Eastern Palace. You must remember that your words and actions are related to the dignity of the Eastern Palace. Do your job well and serve the emperor. If you abuse your power and destroy the reputation of the Eastern Palace, no matter how much I love you, I will not tolerate you. Do you understand?"
She lifted her robe and entered the government office. The thousand households on duty were all in the hall. The previous ones avoided her, which caused a series of awkward situations. Who would dare to show off if they really met? So they bluffed and chatted with congratulations: "Hey, look who is this, isn't he our new deputy commander?"
On second thought, she was a female official in public, but secretly a servant of the prince. Since she was so close to her superiors, wouldn't it offend the prince if he didn't get along with her? How many women have ever accomplished anything great? He was so impulsive that he treated her like a man, which made him look petty.
She bowed to him and said, "Master Nan, are you ready to accept the order from the palace?"
Xinghe blinked her eyes and had nothing to say. After all, this gentleman was of noble status, and there was no one he looked up to, so the emperor couldn't be impatient. She had once guessed that he had seen through her identity a long time ago and deliberately put on this posture to alienate Prince Jianping and the Su family. But then she thought again, it was too much trouble. If that was the case, he could just transfer her out of the East Palace, why bother to keep her in his eyes and act every day.
This was hurtful. She had handled several cases in the Military Control Department. She was a bit ruthless, but it was also to complete the task smoothly. If you talk nicely to a slick official, he will try to smooth things over with you. Not to mention her, even Nan Yushu used the same method. How could a man torture someone to extract a confession, but she couldn't
Xinghe didn't take them seriously. She only had to deal with the commander, so she asked where Lord Nan was. The thousand households raised their chins towards the filing room. She put the appointment on the desk and walked west along the corridor.
She had good eloquence and her long speeches made a lot of sense. Nan Yushu was a rough person, so his anger subsided a little.