Cui Weizhen's time was just right. As soon as he arrived at the door of the royal study, the chief eunuch beside Emperor Xuanwu came out and smiled when he saw him: "Uncle Jing Ning, you came just in time. His Majesty is free. He heard that you asked for an audience and summoned him."
You go in."
Other officials who were also waiting for the summons showed envy on their faces when they saw that Cui Weizhen had just arrived and had the opportunity to meet the emperor. Cui Weizhen bowed his hands to them before walking into the royal study.
Emperor Xuanwu was reviewing the memorial. After Cui Weizhen walked in, he did not disturb him rashly. He stood quietly to the side. The only sound of the imperial review was left in the study. After a long time, Emperor Xuanwu raised his head from the memorial and saw Cui Weizhen standing aside.
"My dear, you're here, why didn't you remind me?"
Cui Weizhen cupped his hands and bowed: "Your Majesty has been working hard on state affairs, and the ministers are incompetent. It is a big crime not to be able to take care of His Majesty's worries. Let alone disturb His Majesty's thoughts."
Emperor Xuanwu was startled, then he clapped his hands and laughed, joking: "My dear, you are in a good mood today? It's rare to see you patting my horses, so I was a little flattered for a moment."
The saint joked, and the palace maids and eunuchs serving in the royal study also laughed in response. The leading eunuch did not need the emperor's instructions, and quickly arranged a seat for Jing Ningbo as usual and presented him with tribute tea. He was extremely attentive and considerate.
Cui Weizhen thanked him. With this buffer, the shyness on his face was slightly relieved. It was all because of the fact that Chief Liao had patted his horse just now, which made him infected.
Of course, since it has been done, there is no reason to take it back. He continued to speak righteously: "Your Majesty is concerned about the country and the people, and I speak from the bottom of my heart. I only hope that I can make some progress in the future and share your worries for Your Majesty.
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Emperor Xuanwu's highly regarded ministers made such a sincere confession, Longxin was overjoyed and said: "Ai Qing, you are humble, you are my indispensable minister, your contribution to the Zhou Dynasty and the imperial court, I
Keep it all in mind. Okay, without further ado, why did you come to the palace today?"
"I have two things to report to Your Majesty. Please take the time to review them."
Cui Weizhen took out two memorials from his sleeves and handed them to the chief eunuch. The chief eunuch took them respectfully and checked them before presenting them to the emperor.
The first thing Emperor Xuanwu picked up was the memorial about Li Zheng. He read it at a glance and frowned slightly: "This is an issue worthy of attention. This is even the case in the capital, let alone other places. Fortunately, you are careful.
I'm afraid there will be trouble if it's any later. If someone comes, I'll wait for you with pen and ink."
The palace maid quickly polished it and handed over the imperial pen stained with ink. Emperor Xuanwu wrote the imperial edict directly on the rice paper with one swipe.
He ordered the eunuch beside him: "Take it down and give orders to others."
The chief eunuch promised repeatedly and waited until the ink was completely dry before carefully picking up the rice paper and stepping back. Emperor Xuanwu continued to read the second memorial.
The familiar but unfamiliar handwriting made him raise his eyebrows. When Cui Weizhen saw this, he explained: "Your Majesty, this is a style of writing created by my wife, called event planning. It was planned for her upcoming free clinic event. She originally wanted to
Take it to the government and report it. After the ministers see it, they think it will be useful to the court, so they take it and submit it to your majesty for reading."
Emperor Xuanwu's reading lasted longer than before, and a complicated look appeared on his face. After a long time, he said: "Mrs. Ling is indeed an extraordinary woman. What a pity... what a pity!"