Two hours later.
Wu Ling returned to the palace.
As the emperor of the Great Zhou, she could not travel for too long. After all, the emperor's safety was of paramount importance, especially in a place with so many people.
Although it was only for a short while, it was a great honor for the commoners.
In this era, there was no television or internet. Most people might not even get to see the emperor once in their lives. The empress's presence would naturally cause a sensation.
This was also the reason why Yang Chen strongly recommended the empress to personally come forward.
Inside the hall.
Wu Ling glanced at Yang Chen," Yang Qing's family has added two more weapons to the Great Zhou. They have made great contributions, so Zhen will naturally reward them heavily. I wonder what kind of reward Yang Qing's family wants?”
Yang Chen rubbed his chin." Reward? As an official of the Great Zhou Dynasty, this is what I should do. Why do I need any reward…However... If Your Majesty insists on rewarding me, why don't you give me eight or ten beauties? I won't mind too much.”
When Wu Ling first heard Yang Chen's words, he nodded slightly and thought that he was indeed worthy of being my loyal subject. When he heard the latter part of his words, the empress's face instantly darkened.
She snorted coldly, anger hidden on her beautiful face.
Ding! Defiant Minister Points 99!
"You traitor, how dare you act so presumptuously in front of me?”
Yang Chen helplessly spread his hands." Isn't this Your Majesty asking me what I want? I don't have to worry about food and clothing, and I'm also in the court. It seems like I'm just lacking a wife."
"Aren't those ministers fighting to marry their daughters to you?”Wu Ling's expression was ice-cold.
"How did Your Majesty know?" Yang Chen was stunned and asked suspiciously.”
The dignified Emperor of the Great Zhou actually paid attention to such news about his subjects?
Wu Ling seemed to have realized that he had lost his composure.
A trace of panic flashed in her dark eyes. She turned her head slightly." As the Emperor, how can there be anything that I don't know?"”
"I see." Yang Chen nodded.
Wu Ling pursed his lips," Most of those officials are from prominent families. The younger generation in their families are all daughters of noble families. They are willing to marry their daughters and nieces to you. Why doesn't Yang Qing's family consider, consider? Or could it be that Yang Qing already has someone in his heart? Tell me, and I can make the decision for you.”
After Wu Ling finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room became a little strange.
Shangguan Wan 'er, who was at the side, did not make a sound. She looked down at him.
She felt that there was something wrong with the empress's mood.
Yang Chen touched his chin." That's not the case. There's no need for Your Majesty to worry." I was just joking with Your Majesty.”
Wu Ling was neither sad nor happy." I feel that you should get married at your age."”
Yang Chen was speechless. Why did this empress give off the feeling that she was an overbearing elder sister?
He coughed lightly." I feel that marriage is a major event in life. This depends on fate and cannot be treated casually."
Wu Ling looked at Yang Chen firmly," Well said, but you must be rewarded. How about this, We will bestow you with a house. Although it is nothing compared to your contributions, you have just been promoted. You should keep a low profile.”
Yang Chen cupped his hands." Thank you, Your Majesty."
"This is what you deserve. Yang Qing's family has made such a great contribution to the court, Zhen will not be stingy with rewards.”Wu Ling's tone was calm," The use of movable type printing is not limited to this. The scholars of the Great Zhou should thank the Yang Qing family, especially the poor students…"
She had led the army to defeat the Li Imperial Family and establish the Great Zhou on the foundation of the Great Tang. In such a short period of time, it was impossible for her to make any bold moves.
Those preeminent families were afraid of her prestige and chose to live in peace, maintaining a delicate balance between the two.
Wu Ling ascended to the throne as a woman, so she naturally encountered many difficulties.
The aristocratic families were deeply rooted in the imperial court and were deeply intertwined. If they wanted to eliminate them in a short period of time, it would be no different from hurting their tendons and bones. Moreover, the Great Zhou Dynasty was surrounded by powerful enemies and had conflicts among the aristocratic families. It was already not easy for Wu Ling to be able to support such a huge dynasty and mediate between them.
Weakening the power of the aristocratic families had always been a problem for Wu Ling.
Yang Chen's movable type printing was of great significance to Wu Ling.
This movable type printing technique was enough to deal a heavy blow to the great clans.
Yang Chen naturally understood the meaning behind Wu Ling's words. He pondered for a moment." I hope that everyone in the Great Zhou will be able to come into contact with knowledge and change their fate to serve the Great Zhou. This is the true meaning of movable type printing.”
Wu Ling's lips curled up slightly," When Yang Qing's family gets serious, they finally look like the pillars of the country.”
Yang Chen was speechless.
Was this a compliment? He felt that something was wrong.
The corners of his mouth twitched." Your Majesty, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."”
Wu Ling nodded.
After Yang Chen left.
Wu Ling raised his eyebrows." Wan 'er, go and gather the information of the women of appropriate age in the families of those ministers and send it to me.”
Shangguan Wan 'er was stunned." Your Majesty, what are you doing?”
Wu Ling snorted," I want to see if any of those women are worthy of this traitor!”
Shangguan Wan 'er's expression became strange.
Wu Ling probably realized that her words were a little wrong. She said again,"Although this traitor is annoying, his talent is still unquestionable. Zhen does not want him to marry a worrisome woman. If the family is not peaceful, how can we care about the country?”
Shangguan Wan 'er sighed in her heart. This reason was a little too far-fetched.
However, since the empress was willing to deceive herself, she had nothing to say as her subordinate.
Shangguan Wan 'er hesitated for a moment and said,"Your Majesty, I think Censor Yang has someone in his heart."”
"Oh?" Wu Ling raised his eyebrows." Who is it?”
Shangguan Wan 'er said seriously," Just now, when His Majesty asked if Censor Yang had someone in his heart, Censor Yang replied that he did not. Isn't this' no 'the same as the word' Wu'?'Wu' means 'Wu'. This means that Censor Yang has a woman with the surname' Wu 'in his heart…"
Wu Ling was speechless.
If Yang Chen was here and heard Shangguan Wan 'er's words, he would definitely say," Good heavens, what a tricky angle!
After a while, Wu Ling glared at Shangguan Wan 'er." You little girl, you actually dare to make fun of me."”
"I wouldn't dare." Shangguan Wan 'er pursed her lips and smiled.
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