Chapter 1543 Feng Chao is not suitable to be emperor
After saying this, Nan Qing looked at him with surprise and expectation.
Feng Chao especially liked to see her happy.
For the sake of Beauty's smile, and what he also thought, the matter of the queen's seal was settled like this.
Feng Chao insisted on marrying Nan Qing and making her queen despite the objections of Bai Yuanxing and hundreds of officials.
The courtiers in the court risked their lives to ask Feng Chao to take back the holy will, but Feng Chao refused to listen. He even disliked them and refused to go to court.
As for the people's suffering, he still took care of it. He thought of some ways and wrote them in a letter to be sent to the Imperial Prefect's Office to see if there was any useful way. Bai Yuanxing also let Bai Yuanxing use the treasury at will, and he could use as much money as he needed for disaster relief.
It was because of this that Bai Yuanxing tolerated him.
However, the matter of making a female slave a queen was still too ridiculous. Bai Yuanxing did not enter the palace anymore and stayed bored in the mansion all day long.
The entire government is still running normally, just like before.
However, there are more and more rumors and complaints among the people.
There are even those who are brave enough not to avoid people when they scold the faint king and the demon queen.
The cheap teahouse was filled with people, young and old, gathering together to curse the current emperor and the witch sent by Beiling.
"They didn't have good intentions when they sent that woman here! She is a witch!"
"I heard that the woman at the palace night banquet was wearing a layer of tulle and no shoes, and her body was exposed to everyone! If this ordinary woman were ashamed, she would have jumped into the river long ago. In other words, the witch is thick-skinned and crawls
It’s not enough to be a concubine on the dragon’s bed, I also want to be a queen!”
"Bah, what a slut! Your Majesty is so confused!"
"The foolish king is not confused, he is just lustful by nature. He has been on the throne for more than a year and has not done anything serious. The master of the country is responsible for everything. Oh, God is going to destroy us."
"The fatuous king is tyrannical. He killed all his brothers before he came to power. What should we do?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked sad.
Although they dared to scold the foolish king, they did not dare to say some words, such as if Feng Chao died or fell, who would be better to succeed?
Several of the late emperor's princes were killed by Feng Chao, and no one could succeed him.
The people in the teahouse were sighing and saying that God was going to kill them.
Even the children on the street started singing nursery rhymes.
"The ignorant king has no moral principles, and the evil concubine is in trouble..."
When Jiang Wantan returned from giving porridge outside the city, she heard nursery rhymes sung by children on the street while sitting in the carriage.
She was shocked to hear these words.
Is the world already so bad?
But when she went to give porridge outside the city, she clearly felt that the number of refugees was getting smaller and smaller these days, so His Majesty released a large amount of the treasury and asked the Imperial Guard to provide relief.
Cai'er: "In a few days, the sealing ceremony will be held. I heard that the whole street will be paved with red silk, and fireworks will be set off. It's really a waste of people and money."
Jiang Wantan: "..."
It wastes people and money.
It is true that the ceremony of sealing the queen cannot be simplified, but it should not be at this time. After all, it is the time of drought in autumn and the people are miserable.
At this time, sealing the queen does not mean that it has ignited the resentment of the people.
Jiang Wantan didn't understand what His Majesty and the Empress thought.
As for the Imperial Master, Jiang Wantan can also feel that he is unhappy from the letters he has received over the past few days.
Jiang Wantan did not return to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Instead, she booked a private room in a restaurant and had someone deliver a letter to Bai Yuanxing.
Jiang Wantan and Bai Yuanxing have been exchanging letters for a long time. They can be considered good friends, but they have never met in person.
The last time they met soberly was at Xiangguo Temple, where Bai Yuan told Jiang Wantan's fortune and solved his doubts.
Bai Yuanxing was in a bad mood, and Jiang Wantan wanted to invite him out for a drink. She chatted with him like a confidante, but she didn't know if he would accept the invitation.
Jiang Wantan was very sure that she liked Bai Yuanxing. She wanted to be more cheeky and spend more time with Bai Yuanxing to see if she could determine Bai Yuanxing's intentions.
Jiang Wantan was waiting in the restaurant.
The private room is quiet and you won't hear the noisy gossip outside.
After waiting for some time, just when Jiang Wantan thought that the other party would not come, there was movement outside the door, and the waiter led Bai Yuanxing and pushed the door open.
Bai Yuanxing is dressed in white brocade clothes, with patterns embroidered on the cuffs and hems of gold threads, giving him a noble and dust-free look.
After the waiter brought the person there, he was ready to leave.
Jiang Wantan said: "The food and drinks are ready."
Waiter: "Okay, sir, wait a moment."
Jiang Wantan went out to give porridge today, so she wore relatively simple clothes. The hair on her head was simple, only decorated with a few small beads. She wore light makeup on her face, making her whole person quiet, beautiful and elegant.
Bai Yuanxing felt uneasy when he saw her expressionless face.
He had never been invited by a woman, let alone accepted one.
Although he and Jiang Wantan were very familiar with each other in the letters, they were still a little nervous when they met face to face.
Jiang Wantan said first: "Master Imperial Master, please sit down."
Bai Yuanxing lifted his clothes slightly and sat down calmly, and said: "This restaurant is my shop. The wine here tastes very good. Usually the store manager will send some to my house."
Jiang Wantan was surprised and said: "Then the Imperial Master must know better which kind of wine is the best. Why don't you have some?"
Bai Yuanxing: "Okay."
After recruiting the waiter, Bai Yuanxing introduced several signature drinks and dishes to go with the drinks.
After a few drinks, the atmosphere became more relaxed.
Jiang Wantan smiled and talked about the refugees outside the city, "The Imperial Master has managed it well. Most of the refugees gathered outside the city have been reduced. I believe it will be over soon."
Bai Yuanxing: "I sent them money back to their hometowns, and gave them the best seeds. I sent official officials to take care of them. I went to the local area to check for corrupt officials, and some of them were willing to go back."
The reason why there are refugees is very simple. There is no war in Nanling. They have no food to eat because of the drought in the area. They have to leave home to beg. Or there are corrupt officials who have stolen land and food. They have no money to buy seeds and continue farming.
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"Everyone has seen with their own eyes what the Imperial Master has done, and Wan Tan admires you very much, but you should also take care of your health and don't stay in the house every day. The letters you have received in the past few days have made me a little worried."
Bai Yuanxing looked stunned.
The two of them talked for a while, but no one mentioned the letter. Now Jiang Wantan mentioned it.
In the letter, the two were extremely familiar with each other and even made fun of each other.
In the past few days, he has been bored and has not gone out, and the letters he writes are dull.
Bai Yuanxing drank a glass of wine and said, "Jiang Wantan, what should I do? What do you think I should do now?"
Bai Yuanxing suddenly stopped and all the shackles on his body were removed. He looked melancholy, like a failed exam taker.
This appearance made Jiang Wantan's heart clenched. She said: "Master Imperial Master, sometimes let nature take its course and don't put too heavy a burden on yourself."
Bai Yuanxing: "We can't let nature take its course. If we follow him any longer, he will ruin everything."
Jiang Wantan was shocked: "You are talking about His Majesty..."
Bai Yuanxing felt a little embarrassed about drinking. There were only two of them standing here. He knew that Jiang Wantan wouldn't talk nonsense, so he vented all his resentment over the past few days.
Bai Yuanxing said: "Feng Chao is not suitable to be emperor."