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Chapter 243 Comprehensive Extra
The torrential rain washed through the endless palace.
More than a dozen water jets with thick arms spouted from the dark beast heads at the top of the palace eaves.
Qin Nuo stood under the corridor, looking at the pavilions shrouded in mist and rain.
Thinking back to the report of Qianlinsi that he had just seen, he felt very complicated.
Ice basins are placed in the four corners of the Beginning-of-Creation Palace. The crystal-clear icebergs are carved into beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, slowly melting in the sultry indoor air. There are jewel-like bottles inlaid on it, exuding a seductive luster.
Qin Nuo walked to the east corner, and the ice basin carved into the tiger's roaring moon had melted a little bit. The original lifelike tiger was a bit funny. Qin Nuo raised his hand and took down the "moon" hanging high on the icicle. It was a transparent one. The crescent-shaped glass bottle is filled with golden liquid.
Soaked in ice cubes, the whole bottle was cold.
The work of inventorying the "Fish Scale Atlas" is progressing slowly. This cumbersome and huge project involves too many aspects. Those family members have swallowed and merged a large amount of land in the past few decades, and they certainly do not want to be shaken out. Compared with the north, the aristocratic family members in the south experienced wars and were suppressed and looted by the southern army. There was no one out of ten, and the inventory was exceptionally smooth.
Furthermore, there are many officials in the Ministry of Households who are good at arithmetic, but few are more sophisticated. The previous useful Jiang Qingyun was seriously ill because of his bereavement and asked for leave to rest. Hubu Shangshu also wanted to urge people to return to work as soon as possible. But after reading the report of Qianlinsi, Qin Nuo understood that without the help of that virtuous wife, even if Jiang Qingyun returned, it would be of no use.
Fortunately, there are Wen Miao and a few young people. These days, some officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry will be sent over. In the imperial examination next year, it is imperative to increase the subject of science and technology.
Qin Nuo drank a glass, and the sweet juice slid down his throat, refreshing people.
"Why is the emperor drinking at this hour?" Huo Youjuan came out of the side hall and saw Qin Nuo secretly taking a desertion here.
Qin Nuo smiled and took out another glass cup and poured one for her.
Huo Youjuan took a sip, it was sweet and the taste was very novel. After another sip, he recognized: "It was a mango from the south as a tribute." The states and counties that mainly produce mangoes are all in the six counties of Nanchen, and they have just been included in the category of tribute this year.
Huo Youjuan had eaten a few, but it was the first time to drink it into juice.
After drinking the mango juice in the glass, she turned her gaze to the iceberg next to her, and the glass bottles of different colors were shining brightly.
Qin Nuo took it down with a smile, and tasted all kinds of fresh iced fruit juices with Huo Youjuan.
The two of them retired from the attendants, pouring and drinking, while discussing recent government affairs.
Since returning to the capital, Qin Nuo has discovered that Huo Youjuan's grasp of state affairs is sometimes more accurate than himself. Unlike the assistants who followed her before, she and Qin Zhi have dealt with state affairs for more than a year, and their level has naturally improved by leaps and bounds.
When Qin Nuo returned, Huo Youjuan wanted to retreat, after all, the old rules of the harem not to do politics were still there.
Qin Nuo did not allow her to be lazy. Qin Zhi had already rushed away, but could not let his wife run away.
As for what the harem is not allowed to do, it is pure nonsense. The Queen Mother Huo hadn't handled government affairs on behalf of Qin Cong for a year. Which courtier dare to talk a lot?
In Qin Nuo's view, do what you can, and dodge if you can't. It is not necessary to guard against people as thief all day long. An ambitious and capable woman can't help it at all, and can even give you an eternal feat of ascending to the throne.
Huo Youjuan is his future queen, so naturally he should be in power. This huge empire needs more talents to shine and go better and faster.
"In the future, I will reform the government so that women can join the court as officials." Qin Nuo drank the sweet watermelon juice and smiled, "Dongbo and the others are not doing well."
"The emperor's move is certainly a virtue, but women in the world are locked in a boudoir. After all, talented people are rare. Dongbo and the others are fortunate enough to meet the emperor." Huo Youjuan said.
"Don't worry, I won't be too impatient. First look for opportunities to set up a women's college to teach liberal arts courses. In the future, there will be talents, and then slowly promote and reuse."
Qin Nuo paused, then suddenly smiled: "In fact, there are talents in the boudoir now, but it is a pity that they are buried in the trivial matters in the house, which obscures the light."
At Huo Youjuan's surprised gaze, Qin Nuo smiled and said, "Will I get a helper for you another day? Make sure you are smart and alert, so you can learn."
Huo Youjuan's eyes widened: "There is such a talented person, and You Juan is willing to sweep the couch to welcome him."
Qin Nuo smiled and said: "Don't worry, but in a few days, there will be good news. This matter is just like our marriage. As long as we take advantage of the trend, it will be ripe and there is no need to worry."
Speaking of the relationship between the two, Huo Youjuan's cheeks flew rosy and disappeared quickly.
Compared with the cumbersome political affairs, this matter is indeed gratifying smoothly.
Qin Nuo originally thought that the matter of enrolling Huo Youjuan as the queen would attract opposition from some conservative veterans in the DPRK.
Unexpectedly, the objection splash is surprisingly small.
It seems that the ruling and the opposition have been grateful for the emperor's willingness to reward his face and marriage. What? You say rituals? rule? Let's go all together! It is not as important as the emperor's inheritance!
This is also a surprise.
Huo Youjuan was still a little shy when she first mentioned this matter, and she was about to marry the one she loved. Any girl in her boudoir would be excited.
Compared with previous queens who only need to follow etiquette to be the mother of a country, Huo Youjuan has personally participated in the preparation of the whole ceremony. The wedding date is set in January next year. This was Qin Nuo's request, he really didn't want to get married so soon. The marriage date of the ancients was too early. Originally wanted to set the date later, but was jointly opposed by the anxious courtiers. The result of the compromise between the two parties is that after half a year, Qin Nuo will end his single career and officially enter the marriage palace.
After a period of management, Huo Youjuan has completely lost the shyness of her previous wedding for her future wedding. She prepared the whole ceremony very generously and often discussed the details with Qin Nuo.
"When we get married, I think Zhi'er will be back soon." Qin Nuoyao thought of his sister, full of envy.
Before returning to the capital, Qin Nuo had also cared about his sister's marriage, but Qin Zhi arrogantly asked, "Why do women have to get married? After getting married, it is so boring to be married to each other. How can it be compared to the happiness of freedom now. "Then I can't wait to throw my hand out to play.
This idea is a bit similar to independent women in later generations.
Qin Nuo thinks about his sister's marriage, don't worry. In fact, with Qin Zhi's current status, even if he wants to open a harem and raise a male pet, there will be no criticism.
"The princess has a free and easy temperament. After holding back in the palace for so long, she has long been bored." Huo Youjuan smiled.
Let it be her mind, it's okay to find someone who fits in and spend a lifetime together, or to be free and enjoy a lifetime of honor. Since the girl is still young, there is no need to settle down in such a hurry. Just like Dongbo, busy with official business these days, occasionally asked about her and Lin Jia's affairs, and smiled generously, why bother?
"When she has someone to her heart, I will give her a marriage."
"Maybe it is not necessary for the emperor to give her a marriage." Huo Youjuan suddenly smiled, "Speaking of which, more than a year ago, Thirteenth’s Princess looked through the collection of books and classics and mentioned that Emperor Jingyao gave her a marriage."
Qin Nuo was stunned. When Emperor Jingyao was there, when did she marry her, many of the princesses above did not have their turn to get married.
"It means that in the year that Nanchen Kingdom was destroyed, the first emperor wrote several letters to recruit Nanchen's General Bai Feiheng." Huo Youjuan reminded.
Qin Nuo quickly recalled that at that time Emperor Jingyao also valued Nanchen's navy. He wrote to Bai Feiheng several times and promised that if he had his original intention to return, he would add a rank to Nanchen and even match his original intention to the princess. If Bai Feiheng is unwilling to continue, he can also marry the princess Bai Guangxi, the thirteen-year-old princess, and the daughters of the emperor’s knees. It can be said that sincerity is at its extreme.
When Bai Guangxi was thirteen years old... Qin Nuo was suddenly black, and Zhi'er was only two years old at that time.
Does my sister like Fang Yuan? For more than a year, Fang Yuan escorted her to pretend to be herself, return to the capital, and preside over the government. Qin Nuo was a little surprised and a little bit sour. They seemed to be the two closest to each other and flew away.
However, he has to admit that, in fact, they are also good together. Wait, no! They are cousins, they are not out of three generations yet!
Qin Nuo was tangled.
Huo Youjuan smiled and said: "It is too far to say it now. Who knows what will happen in the future. The princess also said on the letter paper that she sent back a few days ago, she should go out on a sea boat while she is young to appreciate the scenery overseas. In the country, there are blondes and blue-eyed people all over the land, and in some countries, people with black hair and black skin, different customs and scenery, think about it, it is fascinating..."
Speaking of the exotic scenery, Huo Youjuan held his cheeks, his eyes gleamed: "It's still Thirteenth’s Princess life is happy. People don't want to get married."
Qin Nuo was startled, "What do you mean by not wanting to get married?"
"Because I will be under a lot of pressure after getting married." Huo Youjuan smiled bitterly, with a layer of worry floating between her eyebrows. This is the future visible to the naked eye. If he can't give birth to a son as soon as possible, he will definitely be criticized by courtiers. Nowadays, the royal family’s bloodline is under heavy pressure. The emperor can't even find a nephew within three generations. The emperor's illness can scare half of the court. It is no wonder that the ministers have to intervene in the housework of the harem.
In the history of the previous dynasty, there were many queens who had no children, and it didn't matter as long as the concubines had children. But the two have already decided on the two-person world, and the pressure is all accumulated on their own.
Qin Nuo thought for a while: "You don't have to be a son. Even a daughter can inherit the throne. It's just that the two of us have to work hard to manage her affairs."
"Then if you don't even have a daughter." Huo Youjuan is still worried, there are many queens who have nothing to do in history.
"Isn't there a little princess with the emperor brother." Qin Nuo smiled.
He still looks forward to his children in the future, but if there is no fate, he will not force it. In desperation, the throne returned Qin Cong's blood, which was acceptable.
Huo Youjuan's mood was a little relaxed and under pressure, just because of the secret discussion in the capital now, since the will passed down after the establishment, some honorable courtiers have quietly worried about why they have not been in the palace for several years, why there is no pregnancy letter. God knows, the two are always innocent.
A few days ago, even when Huo Donglai entered the palace to beg to see him, he knocked on the side and asked whether he would choose a few beautiful and docile girls from Huo Family's side to enter the palace for help. Huo Youjuan was so annoying and even entered a period of premarital phobia.
Qin Nuo knew about his old husband's entering the palace, but he never thought it was for this. I could only laugh bitterly, and at the same time decided that before the wedding, it would be better to let Huo Donglai and them enter the palace less.
But thinking of that little princess, who is now raised by Cui Qian's knees. Cui Qian's temperament, a daughter who is overly pampered is easy to be awkward, so have to take a look another day.
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The little princess that Qin Nuo missed is now in the ancestral home of Lord Rui Guo, holding his father's thigh, crying to go out to play.
"Does A Yue like going out so much?" Cui Qian picked up his daughter with a headache.
"Of course, that interesting young lady still uses reed poles to weave crickets." A Yue said excitedly with her small fist clenched.
In the Biezhuang that day, after two little girls got into the boat to pick a bunch of lotus flowers, Min Niang took a few more from the reed next to them and knit something. This was taught to her by Ye Rou, and it didn't take long for a little cricket to come out.
Later, the two were found by the maid who searched around.
Min Niang generously gave the little cricket to the little sister she just met, and then went back to find her mother.
Cui Qian rubbed his forehead. It was time for his daughter to find some lively playmates of the same age. Although there were a few little girls who played with them, they had all been taught and treated respectfully in front of the master. A Yue obviously don't like it.
Just thinking about it, the manager came to report, and the expected guests came.
Cui Qian smiled, handed her daughter to the nurse, slightly adjusted her clothes, and greeted him out.
Entering the main hall, the man stood in the center, looking at himself coldly.
"Where is the person?" The expression on Chen Li's face can only be described by the word murderous.
Cui Qian was very sure, if possible, he would even rush to tear himself to pieces.
Raising his hand to signal that all the servants in the hall would retreat, Cui Qian didn't rush to answer, so he took the time to sit on the chair opposite him. Anyway, the initiative was in his own hands and he had enough time.
"What the Nine Young Masters are talking about, forgive me for being stupid, I don't even understand."
"What conditions do you want to let go?" Chen Li clenched his fists.
Cui Qian picked up the tea cup and ignored him at all.
Chen Li's eyes were crimson, but he managed to calm down: "You are also a dignified military commander, and you have attacked a lady in the deep house who has no power to hold a chicken. The capture of the female family members of the official family is not easy to escape. of."
Cui Qian sneered, "Captive? This is a serious crime. I heard that the family of a household official encountered a natural disaster on the way down the mountain and died unfortunately. But this is a matter of the local government, so why bother you and me."
Chen Li took a breath and suppressed the murderous emotion: "You held the person in your hand, didn't you just want me to come over, now I'm here, let the person go."
"No, there are too many friends and relatives of His Royal Highness Nine, I'm afraid I am not enough here for Marquis Nanxiang Hou to demolish."
"I came here this time and didn't tell anyone." Chen Li said with a cold face. He was telling the truth, and Chen Xuan didn't even tell him this trip.
Cui Qian glanced at him, maliciously: "I just don't want to let people go, what can you do?"
"You..." Chen Li gritted his teeth, clenched and loosened his fists, and finally lowered his posture.
"A woman's reputation is important. If you continue to be detained, how will she live in the future?"
Cui Qian glanced at him with a faint smile, and said in a manly voice: "Then... do I need to be responsible?"
The connotation of this sentence is vicious, far beyond the limit of anyone's tolerance. Chen Li's tense string finally broke, and for an instant, his effort went straight to his mind, his eyes were red, and he roared and flew up.
Cui Qian had been prepared for a long time, and avoided his attack on one side, buckled his wrist along the way, swept his feet, and directly pressed the person to the bench nearby.
Chen Li raised his hand to block, although the cruel reality reminded him that he was not his opponent at all without martial arts. But the difference in force value did not affect his determination to kill this person.
With this almost crazy energy, Cui Qian couldn't hold him down for a while.
Annoyed by him, Cui Qian put his knee on his chest, picked up the ice bucket on the table, and fell to him with his head and face.
The ice-cold water instantly extinguished the anger, and Chen Li panted quickly, staring at Cui Qian who was suppressing himself.
And Cui Qian stared at him without evasiveness, his eyes full of brutality.
The two were very close. Chen Li stared at the face that was close at hand. There is no denying that Cui Qian was born very well. Looking at it from a close distance, the eyelashes are longer and the eyes are deep, as if they are natural. Merry accumulation.
It's a pity that no matter how outstanding looks, he only deeply hates him. To say that among the top five guards of the Forbidden Army, there is no one who hates him most than this guy in front of him. It used to be like this, now it is even more so.
Chen Li stared at him in a tense atmosphere.
For a moment, a smile suddenly appeared, and the hostility disappeared instantly.
"Do you want to be here or go to the back bedroom?"
"What?" Cui Qian didn't react for a while.
In his surprised gaze, Chen Li raised his head slightly.
The warm touch from the corner of his lips surprised Cui Qian, and he jumped up reflexively. Like a scared rabbit, he took two steps back, and immediately realized that he had lost his temper, staring at Chen Li fiercely.
After getting rid of the restraint, Chen Li didn't get up, but continued to lie on the bench lazily. The water droplets dripped down the hair, and even the light in his eyes was moist. It was just like that shocking moment of contact, soft and warm.
It's a pity that the words spoken are not soft at all. He sneered: "Isn't this what you want to do? You don't dare to go after you send it to the door? Or..."
Chen Li gave a bad smile, "Do you like being fucked by me? Oh, then I choose to be here."
Cui Qian's face flushed for an instant, not because of shyness, but simply because of anger.
It stands to reason that the person in front of him, who was born Prince Nanchen, was taught by Pei Ling since he was a child, and he could not be so vulgar.
He really couldn't bear it, he was blind, why did he like this guy? Although he abandoned his literature and practiced martial arts, but with the background of the Cui family since childhood, coupled with the careful education in the palace, he has lived a life of elegant and clear noble son from childhood. Coupled with his natural cleanliness, no one has ever dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.
For Ren Jinglei's heart, if it weren't for the moment at the gate of the city, when he found out that this person was going to die, he would rush forward without hesitation. He didn't even know that he had such feelings for him.
In the previous few years, between Nanchen's battles, he often thought of him and his cheerful smile in the sun. But he only thinks that he is pure sympathy for this person, or an appreciation for outstanding talents...
I hated Nanchen for a lifetime, but the prince of Nanchen was the prince who eventually fell in love with. Cui Qian felt his face hurt.
I hate myself for being unwilling to let go of this relationship, and hate this person's coldness and sharpness even more.
Obviously know that there is no hope...
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The next chapter is the scene of these two people, you can skip over if you don't like it.