The Palace of Earthly Tranquility.
Empress Dowager Zhang was wearing a red robe and a phoenix crown on her head. She was sitting on a phoenix couch.
"Your son."
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager."
Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Houzhao, who had already grown up and taken over the world, and her eyes were filled with satisfaction.
"There is no need to be so polite, Emperor."
"Quickly get up."
"Thank you, mother."
Although coming to Kun Ning Palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager was just a formality.
However, Zhu Houzhao still took care of every etiquette.
After all.
This concerned the face of the royal family.
The ceremony was over.
Empress Dowager Zhang nodded in satisfaction.
"Men."
"Give the emperor a seat."
Zhu Houzhao sat beside Empress Zhang, who patted the Emperor's hand.
"Zhao 'er."
"Now, the mourning period of the late emperor is about to pass.”
"Aijia will also have to fill in some concubines for your harem.”
"After all, this is the only way for our Zhu family to flourish.”
Zhu Houzhao still had a smile on his face. His expression did not change as he looked at Empress Dowager Zhang.
"Mother."
"Forgive me for being blunt."
"Your son doesn't want to take concubines yet."
"The current situation is tense, so I will take charge of the government.”
Not only was Empress Dowager Zhang not angry, she even laughed.
"Sure,"
"Zhao 'er has grown up."
"You know how to prioritize state affairs."
"But you have to remember."
"Don't be blinded by treacherous officials.”
Zhu Houzhao nodded, his handsome face devoid of any emotions.
"Your son will remember mother's teachings."
Empress Dowager Zhang nodded her head in satisfaction and gestured to the eunuch beside her.
The eunuch next to him left, and not long after, he brought in a gentle and beautiful girl.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at the woman, not understanding what Empress Dowager Zhang meant.
"Mother…"
"This is?"
Empress Zhang smiled at Zhu Houzhao's question.
"As the saying goes, every emperor has his own courtier.”
"The late emperor passed away, and the historian who accompanied him also retired.”
"A new dynasty, a new atmosphere."
"This woman's name is Li Linglong."
"I was raised at home by this widow's maiden family since I was young.”
"He's intelligent and knowledgeable. He's handsome and exquisite.”
"So I gave him the name Linglong."
"From today onwards, she will be by your side and be your historian. She will be responsible for recording your words and deeds.
"This is not just a casual remark."
"What she has recorded will be used as a verification for Long Si in the future.”
"Now this widow bestows her to you."
Zhu Houzhao's heart tightened. This was clearly a favor, but this historian had to live with the emperor for food, clothing, and housing.
It was inevitable that he would hear some of the matters of the court.
Moreover, she was the Empress Dowager's subordinate.
It was inevitable that there would be a rift between them for placing people by his side.
Zhu Houzhao's expression did not change as he looked at Li Linglong.
As expected, she was born with a national beauty and heavenly fragrance. She was delicate and moving, like a lotus flower that had emerged from the water.
"Your son thanks mother."
Seeing the Emperor nod, Empress Dowager Zhang nodded in satisfaction.
"Aren't you going to thank the Emperor?"
Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Li Linglong, and the latter also knelt on the ground and bowed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Although Zhu Houzhao agreed verbally, he still had some animosity towards Li Linglong and didn't dare to trust her completely.
Due to the kindness of his biological mother, Empress Dowager Zhang, if he directly refused, it would probably hurt the mother-son relationship, so he could only agree.
However, whether this Scribe Yan could survive by his side would depend on whether she resembled her name.
He was smooth and slick.
"Mother."
"Your son still has to go see the officials.”
"I'll take my leave first."
Zhu Houzhao was about to run away when he was stopped again.
"Zhao 'er."
"You care about the people of Great Ming, mother knows.”
"But it's still too early for the morning court session!”
"Your cousin Yun Luo Junzhu came to the palace today to see this widow and clamored for this widow to play with her.”
"Aijia is old and can't move.”
"You can accompany your cousin Yun Luo for a walk.”
Seeing Empress Dowager Zhang's smile and the fact that it was still early before the morning court session, she could only agree.
"Yun Luo, come quickly."
As he spoke.
Behind the screen behind the Empress Dowager, a young girl appeared. She was extremely handsome.
"Aunt ~"
When Yun Luo saw Empress Dowager Zhang, she ran over and acted coquettishly.
"Alright, alright."
"Quickly meet the current emperor, your cousin.”
It was Yun Luo's first time seeing Zhu Houzhao, and she was also interested in this man who was about the same age as her.
However, Princess Yun Luo had a free and easy nature and did not care about etiquette. It was interesting.
"Yun Luo greets cousin Tian Zi."
Zhu Houzhao looked at the princess in front of him and could only smile bitterly.
"Zhao 'er."
"Anyway, it's still early before the morning court session. Take Yunluo to the back garden for a walk.”
"Aijia is a little tired."
As he spoke.
Empress Dowager Zhang raised her orchid fingers and gently held her forehead, looking exhausted.
Zhu Houzhao also agreed to accompany Yun Luo as soon as possible to make it easier for him to escape.
"Your son will take his leave."
……
Zhu Houzhao led Yun Luo to the back garden, but Yun Luo kept clamoring to go to the Sutra Depository to look for martial arts manuals.
This caused Zhu Houzhao to feel helpless.
"You're a girl."
"Playing with knives and guns all day, be careful not to get married in the future!”
However, Yun Luo acted as if she did not care. She walked around leisurely without any airs of a princess.
"The person I want to marry must be someone with strong martial arts.”
"Otherwise, how can you be worthy of me?"
"Oh, right."
"Cousin Tian Zi."
"Do you know martial arts?"
Zhu Houzhao had a love-hate relationship with this person.
If he said that he knew how to do it, he would definitely be entangled by the Cloud Carrot.
He might as well lie.
"I won't."
However, when Yun Luo heard this, she was still a little disappointed.
However, her disappointment only lasted for a moment before her eyes lit up again.
"Cousin Tian Zi."
"Why don't I teach you?"
"As the ruler of a country, how can you not know martial arts?”
As she spoke, Yun Luo took out the saber of Zhu Houzhao's guard and began to dance by the lake.
The guard beside him was about to draw his saber when he was stopped by Zhu Houzhao.
"Forget it, let her finish quickly."
At the same time, Cao Zhengchun received a messenger pigeon from the East Chamber's Liaodong spies.
Cao Zhengchun didn't even open it. This represented his loyalty to the Emperor!
His mission was only to gather information, and the choice was up to the Emperor.
Loyalty to His Majesty!
It was the iron rule of the East Chamber!
Immediately after.
Cao Zhengchun took the latest news and headed to Yangxin Palace Hall…
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