"Dear ministers, is there anything you need to report today?”The Emperor sat on the highest throne, squinting at the civil and military officials standing below.
Twelve coiling dragon pillars supported the huge golden hall, and golden clouds could be seen everywhere. It was extremely magnificent. The civil officials were on the left, and the military officials were on the right. They were all respectful.
That's right, this was the place where the Emperor held his morning court session every day-the Coiling Dragon Hall.
" Your Majesty," Taichang Lan Mu, who was in charge of personnel in the meeting hall, stood up." Because of the matter between His Highness the Tenth Prince and the Third Miss of the Xu family, the original Grand Master of the meeting hall, Lord Xu, officially asked me to retire and return to my hometown yesterday. This matter is of great importance. I dare not make a decision at will. I hope Your Majesty can make a decision.”
Lan Mu immediately took out the resignation letter that Tai Gong had handed over. A eunuch immediately handed it to the Emperor. After the Emperor read it, he said,"Since he has no intention of staying in the discussion hall, I will allow him to do so."”
" Your Majesty," Lan Mu continued," the position of Grand Duke holds a very important position among the officials. I hope Your Majesty can decide on a new candidate as soon as possible.”
Originally, the personnel of the officials could be decided by the emperor. They only needed to report to the emperor after the event and let the emperor decide whether it was okay or not. However, the six leaders in the meeting hall-Taiyin and Taishi who were in charge of finance, Taifu and Taigong who were in charge of law, and Taichang and Taici who were in charge of personnel-had to be personally selected by the emperor because of their heavy responsibilities.
"This is what I should do." The Emperor nodded and looked around at the officials again." I wonder if there are any suitable candidates among the beloved ministers?”
There was silence. Just as Lan Mu thought that no one was going to speak and was about to recommend her son, a low voice sounded,""This humble subject is bold enough to recommend Mei Luoshu of Hui Province.”
Everyone looked towards the source of the voice. It was the head of the Meiluo family, who was also the empress's elder brother, Taishi Mei Luoshen.
The Emperor raised his eyebrows, indicating for Mei Luoshen to continue. He cupped his hands and said,"Hui Province is prosperous under the governance of Mei Luo Tai Province. Such a capable person will definitely be competent for the position of Tai Gong."”
After Mei Luoshen finished speaking, he held his breath and watched the Emperor's reaction. However, the Emperor's expression was unfathomable, and the others did not voice any objections or approval.
" Hmm…" The Emperor finally spoke after a while." Mei Luoshu is a good candidate. Do you have any other recommendations?”
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, Imperial Army Commander Lin Yike is a good candidate.”The second person to propose a candidate was actually the often neglected sixth prince, Jiu Ranyan.
"I object!" Before Jiu Ranyan could give Lin Yike a suitable reason, Jiu Ranchen couldn't help but jump out.
" Eleven." The Emperor slowly shifted his gaze to his head." The reason for your opposition?”
" Because, because..." Jiu Ranchen's face was red. It was unknown whether he was angry or nervous."Because he didn't know what was good for him and wanted Royal Sister to marry him at the Gathering of Heroes!”
"Impudent!" The Emperor frowned." Eleven, you can't play with the court's rules like this!”
" I, I..." Jiu Ranchen was speechless. He didn't know how to convince the emperor.
" Father," Jiu Ranqing, who had been observing quietly, spoke up to help him out." Eleventh Brother means that Commander Lin's request for a marriage at the Gathering of Heroes is inappropriate, whether it's out of love or not. From this point of view, Commander Lin was probably a little emotional and did not have enough steadiness to take on this heavy responsibility.”
These few words made the displeasure in the Emperor's heart vanish into thin air. He knew that his sons had some complaints about Lin Yike because of the Gathering of Heroes, but as the emperor, he naturally hoped to have some legitimate reasons to convince the officials.
"What Qing-er said makes sense." The Emperor nodded in satisfaction.
Jiuranchen heaved a sigh of relief and returned to his original position. General Lin, who had his eyes half-closed, finally turned his head and looked at Jiu Ranqing. The latter noticed his gaze and smiled elegantly.
After Jiu Ranyan returned to the officials, the Eighth Prince Jiu Ransheng, who was standing beside him, glanced at him with a mocking expression."Sixth Brother, you always spoil the mood.”
Jiuran Yan didn't answer, but lowered his head.
"Father, your son has a candidate.”Jiuran Xi finally stepped out to report.
"Oh? Xi 'er, tell me." Seeing Jiu Ranxi speak, the Emperor immediately asked with interest.
"Your son recommended Tian Province, Tai Province, Mei Luoxiu.”Jiu Ranxi said softly.
His words caused a storm in the court. Jiu Ranqing's expression changed slightly. Mei Luoshen looked at Jiu Ranxi with an uncertain expression, as if he wanted to see something on his face.
Jiu Ranxi took in everyone's reactions and smiled.""Father, Mei Luo has just taken over the Tian Province, but he has restored the Tian Province, which was riddled with holes due to the corruption of the previous Tai Province, to life overnight. In terms of ability, I'm afraid he is even more outstanding.”
"You 'er, Taigong is your subordinate, so he naturally has to ask for your opinion. What do you think?" The emperor turned to ask Jiuranyou.
Jiu Ranyou pondered for a moment and said matter-of-factly,"Father, your son has seen the management program of Tian Province. Compared to Hui Province, it is indeed outstanding.”
"I met that Mei Luoxiu at the Gathering of Elites. He's not bad.”The Emperor spoke slowly, then muttered in a low voice,""In the end, they're all from the Mei Luo family.”
No one heard him. No one showed any signs of resistance to Mei Luoxiu.
"In that case, Mei Luoxiu will take over the position of Taigong. Do you have any objections?”
There was silence among the officials.
"In that case, this matter is settled. Ai-Qing Lan, immediately arrange for Mei Luoxiu to move into the meeting hall. Also, arrange for someone to take charge of Tianzhou.”
"Your humble subject obeys." Lan Mu said respectfully.
Jiu Ranxi retreated in satisfaction, her lips curling into a smile.
" Alright, next…" Before the Emperor could finish his sentence, a eunuch rushed into the Coiling Dragon Palace Hall and knelt in front of the Emperor.
"How dare you! How can you barge into the Coiling Dragon Palace Hall so casually?”The Emperor immediately rebuked.
"Spare me, Your Majesty!" The eunuch kowtowed," It was the Empress Dowager who ordered this servant to report to the emperor as soon as possible.”
"Empress Dowager?" The Emperor was a little puzzled." What happened? Tell me quickly."”
"This servant will obey." The eunuch looked up with a face full of fear." Her Highness the Princess drank the soup prepared by Countess Lan Yu in Mingyou Palace and fainted on the spot.”
" What?!" Everyone was shocked. The Emperor almost jumped up from his throne." How is Ling-er now?”
"Your Majesty, the imperial physician is currently treating Her Highness the Princess in the Phoenix Feather Palace.”
"A bunch of good-for-nothings!" The Emperor immediately cursed," Go back and wait. If anything happens, report immediately!”
"Yes." The eunuch ran away.
The Emperor focused his attention and was about to continue the morning court session when he saw that his sons were all burning with anxiety. It was obvious that their souls had already flown to the Phoenix Feather Palace. He sighed and raised his voice,"Today, I will withdraw from court early."”
With that, the Emperor turned around and left in a hurry. The princes had just finished saying," Farewell, Your Majesty." Then, they rushed to the Phoenix Feather Palace as fast as they could!
"Jin Cheng," Jiu Ranqing called out softly.
"Yes." His personal guard immediately appeared.
"We must arrive at the Phoenix Feather Palace as soon as possible.”Jiu Ranqing looked at her numb legs with a complicated expression." Ling-er, she needs me."”
"Yes, Master." Jin Cheng held the armrest of his wheelchair and took a breath. The two of them instantly leaped away.
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