"Where is the yellow robe? Today, the so-called yellow robe has never been worn. Strictly speaking, it does not fit the 'etiquette' that those people are talking about. It's a pity that they pretended to be blind and no one mentioned it."
After the meeting, Xia Chichi sat in the side hall, sipped tea lazily, as if exhausted. Tang Wanzhuang was also drinking tea nearby, not looking like a monarch or a minister at all. She didn't even wait for the "seat" and sat down directly. The emperor didn't even bother to pay attention to her.
There is no such thing as a king and his subjects. When the meeting is over, it becomes a family gathering.
After the meeting, Zhuque disappeared, angrily going somewhere unknown.
In fact, Zhao Changhe had already vaguely guessed where Suzaku had gone, and could even guess who would soon replace him. The topic he was looking for at the beginning was almost a foreshadowing for the person who was coming. Subconsciously, was he trying to cover up for her in front of these two
Xia Chichi was exhausted and didn't bother to think too much. She answered casually, "We have asked the eunuchs and palace maids to use the existing dragon robe fabric to make it. They are very experienced and the fabric is ready, so they can make it quickly. Yihuoshe has been a concubine in the palace for several years and has some control over the inner palace... It is very convenient for us to take over this business on many levels. Your Excellency's layout is very good..."
Tang Wanzhuang sipped her tea and glanced at her.
Indeed, eunuchs and palace maids are readily available. Now those serving us are all your people, who have been kept for a long time, so it is indeed convenient.
But you don’t even know that Winged Fire Snake and the Venerable are the same person... I thought you were a rival before, but as soon as you said this, your rank dropped to Baoqin.
If it weren't for my recognition of Changhe... I could really turn your Dong Zhuo's entry into Beijing into a farce, do you believe it? You still want to be the emperor? You wish.
Xia Chichi felt the contempt for his intelligence and glared back, "Tang, are you still a loyal subject when you show such disrespect to me?"
Tang Wanzhuang said slowly: "The lord in my heart is Changhe. I am acting along because I am loyal to Changhe. Don't you really think that I am loyal to you. If you were not his woman, today would not be the ceremony of enthronement, but a bloody street fight in the capital."
Xia Chichi said: "Now that I have ascended the throne and you have supported me, you are now my subject in front of the world. You can't rebel even if you want to, right?"
"so what?"
"My dear, kneel down and see?"
Tang Wanzhuang blew away the tea foam leisurely and said calmly: "You can also remove me from my position or even put me in jail. It doesn't matter."
Xia Chichi glared while Tang Wanzhuang drank tea.
Even without Zhao Changhe, from a political point of view, Tang Wanzhuang can actually be considered a partner at present, and cannot be easily moved. As for whether to break up in the future, it is a matter of a long time in the future. It is impossible to be in the present when there are internal and external troubles. Tang Wanzhuang really does not need to pay any attention to Xia Chichi and the Four Symbols Sect.
It is really sad to see a loyal minister who is trusted by others become like this...
Tang Wanzhuang put down the teacup tiredly and whispered, "My injuries haven't healed yet. I'm a little tired after holding on all morning. I want to go back and rest first. I don't have the mood to wait for Huangfu Qing to come and argue with me. The reason I stayed here is that I wanted to say a few words in private..."
She paused, turned to Zhao Changhe, and said seriously: "I originally thought that you would be the one to ascend the throne... But now that it has come to this, there are benefits after careful consideration, but the plan is different... Later I will compile a list of people who have some connection with the previous dynasty and give it to Chi Chi... uh, to Your Majesty. Your Majesty can secretly connect with and support each of them as appropriate. This will be another group of personal supporters of Your Majesty besides the Four Symbols Sect. This is beneficial to the imperial power. It is not the idea of an emperor to completely rely on the Four Symbols Sect, even if you are the leader. This is one."
No wonder he avoided talking to Suzaku...
"Secondly, if you say that the late emperor has no political legacy for Your Majesty, it is not entirely true. He cut off the roots of the aristocratic family before his death, which will win the favor of the common people. If Your Majesty can expand the path for the common people to rise in the future, then it is hoped that the people of the world will be at your service... In contrast, people like Lu Jianzhang need to be replaced... This is a long-term game process. What I am worried about is that after you have established a firm foothold, for example, once Huangfu Shaozong's army returns, you will feel that you are stable and start killing people to replace blood. There is no need, take your time, the current situation is stable, and we should take it step by step. Your Majesty should even give more rewards to these people in the capital to show their merits in supporting the throne..."
"Third, regarding Hebei... The first family we should focus on now is not the Wang family, but the Cui family. Your Majesty intends to suppress the aristocratic families and promote commoners, but you can't be too direct. You still have to have the basic strategy of winning one group and fighting another. The Cui family is the one we should win over the most at present. But on the other hand, the Cui family is not stupid. They will know that our winning over is just a temporary solution. We don't know what they will think about this... If Changhe ascended the throne, he could directly make Yuanyang the queen, but now... This requires Changhe to go there. If he doesn't go this time, there may be variables..."
“Similarly, while appeasing Lu Jianzhang and others, you must not let down your guard. You must know that they will also have the intention to bite people. You Four Elephants believers must play the role of secret surveillance... Especially looking at the exchanges with Guanzhong and other places, this will also be the basis for future actions... cough, cough cough cough... But as a minister, cough, I do not recommend setting up such a government office for a long time... cough cough..."
At the end of her speech, she finally started coughing again. Her injury had not healed in the first place, but Zhao Changhe had pulled her back from the brink of death first.
As a result, on the first morning, she was so exhausted and thought about everything for the king. In fact, she herself is also from a noble family... But she didn't think about this at all. Xia Chichi looked at her blankly, and finally understood why a man like her father, who looked down on people in the world, respected Tang Wanzhuang alone.
Zhao Changhe hurried forward to hug Tang Wanzhuang, patted her back gently, and whispered: "Okay, don't think too much, there is no time pressure. I have to wait for Shaozong's troops to return before I can leave without worry, right? We can discuss it slowly, you go back and rest now."
Tang Wanzhuang took a few breaths. It was the first time that he hugged her in front of outsiders. She felt a little ashamed, but also a little excited.
She couldn't help but do it when she was in the palace snatching a man, and she still cares about this...
She glanced at Xia Chichi who was sitting in the main seat, and whispered, "Do you have anything else that needs to be done here?"
Zhao Changhe was stunned. In fact, he really didn't. He just felt that he couldn't just leave after ascending the throne and stabilizing the court. Of course, he had to see what happened and make sure that nothing unexpected happened before he could feel at ease... After the coronation ceremony was completed, the basic situation was stable, and there was really nothing special that he needed to sit here. Now the first priority should be to treat his evening makeup.
As for the so-called treatment... I made it very clear last night that it requires dual cultivation.
Tang Wanzhuang bit her lower lip, feeling that if she continued talking, it would be the same as inviting him to have sex with her...
She didn't want to say it at first, but after glancing at Xia Chichi, Tang Wanzhuang gritted her teeth, stood on tiptoes and whispered in her ear: "I washed it last night..."
Zhao Changhe: Convex!
Xia Chichi had a blank expression on his face.
What a loyal minister! He is a traitor!
Forget it, people like her... really can't be hated. Xia Chichi sighed, half sour and half concerned: "Since the master is not in good health, there is no need to rush back and forth. There are hot springs and water slides in the palace, why not rest here?"
Tang Wanzhuang was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head slightly without objecting.
In the palace? But in her heart, Zhao Changhe is serving the king. Since he is serving the king, it seems normal in the palace...
Zhao Changhe sighed and shook his head at Xia Chichi: "Wanzhuang does need treatment, let's talk about it later."
Tang Wanzhuang's body was suddenly suspended in the air and was picked up by Zhao Changhe.
She panicked and grabbed his arm: "Hey hey..."
Zhao Changhe held her and strode out: "I don't care what you guys are thinking about. I want everyone to know that Tang Shouzuo is my woman! Do you want to let others know?"
Tang Wanzhuang's face was red all the way to her neck. She buried her head in his arms and uttered a voice as thin as a mosquito after a long while: "Let me go."
A palace servant led the way with a smile: "Your Highness, please follow me..."
Not long after, Huangfu Qing came into the side hall excitedly, carrying a newly-cut dragon robe for women: "Chi... Your Majesty, the dragon robe is here. Try it on to see if it fits you. Uh... Where's that damn woman? Call her out. If I can't kill her with my anger, I..."
Xia Chichi squatted on the big chair with her knees hugged pitifully: "She said she was a loyal subject of the emperor, why do I feel like a villain who smiled lewdly beside the emperor and took the queen away..."
Huangfu Qing was stunned.
Xia Chichi suddenly looked up at her and continued to mutter: "Yes, he will take my mother away in the future..."
(End of this chapter)