God gave him a good skin, his skin is white and tender, like watery tofu.
Shen Moran felt that she was being hypocritical just now. No matter from every aspect, Zhou Zhan was much better than Zhou Yu. No one could guarantee what would happen in the future.
Moreover, everyone has to face choices, and there is no exception.
If you don't want to be replaced, you can only make yourself more valuable.
She will never give the choice to others in this life!
"Your Highness, do you want to go to the toilet?"
I drank a bowl of medicine and water before going to bed.
Shen Moran stood up and helped him, feeling that the weight on her body was much lighter. She observed him calmly. She was speechless before going to bed, but now she no longer felt hoarse.
My walking is also more stable than before going to bed.
The medicine prescribed by the imperial doctor only had a warming and tonic effect. How could he recover so quickly?
Early the next morning, Zhou Zhan's complexion was obviously much better than the previous two days, and he had breakfast.
"Help me go for a walk in the garden."
It was a crisp autumn day, with a few white clouds floating in the blue sky, and two rows of black dots arranged in a herringbone flying overhead.
At first glance, I thought it was a puppy barking.
Shen Moran looked up and saw the wild geese flying south, and said with envy: "The sky is high and the birds can fly. It would be a pity not to go out for fun in such weather."
Zhou Zhan is an idle prince who has a lot of time. It would be really boring if he could only sit in his house.
"Following me has made you feel wronged..."
"Don't be wronged. We still have half of our lives ahead of us. Your Highness is in a critical condition, so don't worry."
Two sentences and a small confrontation, the two of them stopped talking.
There was a pavilion in the garden. Shen Moran helped him go over and sit down. He considered it and said, "Your Highness looks good today. I guess it's due to Liu Yuanzheng's superb medical skills. When I look back, I will prepare a generous gift and come to thank you."
Zhou Zhan responded with a smile. In fact, he didn't take the medicine Liu Yuanzheng prescribed at all. He asked Yinyue to change the medicine to his prescription while no one was paying attention.
"The princess is interested."
Shen Moran brought a piece of honeydew melon to his mouth.
"What I should do."
"Your Highness, the princess." Yinyue said in Zhou Zhan's ear, "Master Si sent someone here last night."
Ms. Liang was standing next to Shen Moran. There were many people here, so Zhou Zhan opened his mouth and ordered: "You all should step aside first."
From the corner of her eye, Ms. Liang caught a glimpse of Zhou Zhan reaching for Shen Moran's waist. She guessed that the couple might want to say something private, so she didn't listen deliberately.
Zhou Zhan leaned close to Shen Moran's ear and bit her ear.
Shen Moran leaned back with a sweet smile and said softly: "Your Highness, I am about to go out to get some medicine. I will stop by Mr. Si's house to explain the situation so as not to worry her."
Zhou Zhan winked at Yinyue, who clasped her fists and said, "Princess has been working hard these past few days. Just go and take care of small things like getting medicine."
She pouted and said coquettishly: "I want to do something for Your Highness, Your Highness..."
Zhou Zhan said with a smile: "I don't want the princess to work hard, so let Yinyue go with you. He will get the medicine, and the princess can relax and buy some snacks she likes."
The master and servant sang in harmony and Shen Moran confirmed that there was something wrong with the prescription, but she didn't hold on to it.
"It's still early now, I'll go later."
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Although Emperor Yao told Si Yiluo to rest for two more days, she still went to the palace early in the morning to submit the official evaluation. Emperor Yao was silent for a long time after reading it, and asked, "Are there any other candidates?"
Si Yiluo did not dare to make any big moves. Moreover, it was difficult to find an upright official who was dedicated to serving the people in the capital city, and there was indeed no backup candidate.
Emperor Yao sighed.
"A carrot and a trap, officials in the DPRK cannot be absent for too long. The ethics of these officials are not worthy of their duties. If they are not used, they will affect the operation of the court. If they are used, I will feel bad."
Their behavior is to treat the court as a fool and use the court's money to stuff their own pockets. On the surface, they look loyal and patriotic, but behind the scenes this is their virtue!
But Emperor Yao is no longer the young boy who just ascended the throne. He now has more worries and will not be impulsive. He weighs the pros and cons of every move and plays the imperial power to the extreme.
Wei Heyan was away, so Si Yiluo boldly made a suggestion.
"Your Majesty, it's better to use these people first. Wait until next spring, after the Spring Festival, and then select suitable candidates from outside Beijing to fill the vacancies."
Although the Great Zhou Dynasty was corrupt to its core, there was no shortage of good officials who were exiled. They expanded the selection from the capital city to the whole country, and could always select officials who liked them.
Candidates from Chunwei can be transferred to the grassroots level. Uncut jade is always better than the old fried dough sticks that have been floating in the officialdom for many years!
Emperor Yao was tempted.
Wei Heyan also sent an almost identical evaluation this morning, and Si Yiluo's proposal was exactly what he wanted.
"Then let's do this for now."
Emperor Yao crossed out a few that were not pleasing to his eyes, and asked the chamberlain to hand over the rest of the list to Shen Jianxing to arrange specific transfers.
After completing an errand, Si Yiluo bowed his hands and stepped back. When he walked out of the imperial study, he saw Wei Heyan.
He remained as serious as usual, only nodded slightly to her, then opened the door and went in.
Si Yiluo's face suddenly felt hot when he thought about last night. How much did he remember about last night?
Everything was in order in the yamen. Not long after she sat down, Zhou Yu sent someone to give her a box of pearls. Maybe his request came true.
Although he and Shen Mingshu were not married yet, their marriage was already confirmed. Zhou Zhan was too weak, and Shen Panxing would not place his hopes on him. At this time, he showed some kindness to Zhou Yu, in case Zhou Yu ascended the throne in the future.
The power and limelight of the Shen family can be doubled again.
If it doesn't work out, and he doesn't obviously support Zhou Yu, he will not be abandoned by the new emperor by virtue of his ability and the power in his hands.
Everyone has his own channel for information, and Zhou Chang soon received the news that the person he arranged had entered the Ministry of War, but he was not in the position of Minister of War.
The conditions he promised to Si Yiluo were naturally irrelevant, but the necessary expressions still had to be given.
Before it got dark, Si Yiluo received another box of gems from Zhou Chang.
These things are all Nanyang products. If you don't have channels, they will be very expensive to buy from the world. He can easily spend 300,000 taels of silver as gifts. His strength should not be underestimated.
The people who secretly gave her gifts formed a long queue again. Si Yiluo reported to Emperor Yao and handed over most of the property collected. Emperor Yao's private treasury was enriched, and she also gained more trust.
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To put it bluntly, it is a bit like a king and his ministers setting up a trap and sharing the fruits of victory.
Si Yiluo returned to her house, and Wei Chen was lingering at the door of her room.
"what are you doing here?"
The sudden female voice behind him startled the young man. Si Yiluo had a very good impression of Wei Chen. He was usually very well-behaved, never got into trouble, and had the least amount of trouble.
He held a package in his hand, as if he had been holding it since the banquet last night.
Wei Chen blushed and said, "I made a set of clothes for you. The sewing is crude and I haven't dared to take it out yet."
At last night's banquet, she complained of dizziness after drinking two glasses of wine and went back to rest without letting him wait for the chance.
This morning he failed again.
Si Yiluo looked at the package in his arms and asked in surprise: "You can also make clothes?"
He smiled sheepishly.
"I was born in a Jiaofang and grew up in a Jiaofang. My mother often said that if I were born one month earlier, I would not be able to escape the fate of being beheaded, so she raised me as a girl."
There is a clause in the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty that if an official commits a serious crime that affects the whole family, the male members of the family will be beheaded, and the female family members will be exiled or sent to a church.
He is indeed lucky.
"Let me try."
She took her clothes and returned to the room, and Wei Chen followed him in hesitantly.
"If there is anything inappropriate, I can change it now."
Si Yiluo took off her outer robe and opened the package. Inside was a women's narrow-sleeved dress with a black base and red embellishments. She put it on in front of Wei Chen.
She was used to being informal, but Wei Chen's face turned red with embarrassment.
After fastening the strappy belt, I raised my hands and moved. Unexpectedly, it fit surprisingly well.
This dress has fine stitching, a suitable cut, and is very light to put on, which is exactly what she wants.