Everyone in the court knew that something big would happen in these days.
But I didn’t expect that these big things would happen one after another, and each one would be bigger than the last!
After listening to Defu reciting the imperial edict prepared yesterday, the ministers often practiced their manners in front of the bronze mirror in the palace to avoid losing their etiquette in front of the palace.
But this time, they still couldn't hold it back. Everyone opened their mouths and widened their eyes, and they didn't come back to their senses for a long time.
This... the eighth prince was demoted to a commoner? The Queen Mother moved out of the capital? Is this the end of the family of the Duke of Zhen, the top powerful and powerful family in the past?
Chu Wei didn't sleep all night last night.
Although he knew that the emperor had no intentions, after all, he was his own son and an important minister whom he relied on and relied on. How could he not feel heavy when these things really happened?
"My dear friends, do you have any objections?" Looking at the different expressions of the people below, Chu Wei narrowed his eyes slightly and his tone was a bit deep.
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
"I have no objection!"
"Your Majesty, your majesty has upright righteousness and righteousness, and you are truly a wise king!"
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Although Chu Wei usually does things in consultation with his ministers, he does not lack the emperor's thunderous methods. Now this matter has been settled without even being discussed in the court. If they still have objections,
Isn't it just sleeping in a latrine - death is not far away?
He knew that the ministers below were all smart, but when he heard them speaking in unison and even praising them, Chu Wei couldn't help but feel sad.
This is the emperor. Even if people hate and curse you in their hearts, they will still greet you with a smile and a face full of flattery.
This is the true loneliness and loneliness.
With a gentle breath, Chu Wei subconsciously turned his eyes to the side. Chu Lan, who was standing below and to his right, had a calm expression and clear eyes. The noise behind him seemed to be unable to stain him at all.
Thinking about it, Chu Wei couldn't help but want to see another figure in the court - that person who never appeared on weekdays, and even when he came, he just hid in a corner.
But he saw that slender figure with his eyes closed and a calm look on his face.
Chu Wei felt inexplicably relieved.
With her here, this child is luckier than me after all.
With the sound of "applause", Chu Lan narrowed his eyes and was about to step forward when watching the matter pass like this. Suddenly, a figure stood up one step ahead of him.
Chu Lan was startled slightly, and slowly lowered the hand hanging by his side.
"Your Majesty." The one who stood up was the British Duke. He had been investigating the case for three consecutive days. This old man in his 60s did not look tired at all. On the contrary, he was even more energetic. "Old minister, I have something to report."
"Your Majesty, please speak." Chu Wei looked at him and nodded gently.
Everyone guessed in their hearts that the British prince who spoke now must be here for the marriage between his granddaughter and the eighth prince. After all, the original engagement was well known to everyone.
Now that the eighth prince is not a prince, the marriage is naturally not a marriage either.
But when the British father-in-law actually expressed his demands, the others couldn't help but feel ashamed in their hearts. They were too small and the situation was too small.
"Your Majesty, the scientific examination is coming soon. I wonder who will be appointed to take charge of this year's autumn examination?" Britain looked at Chu Wei impartially and slowly said this important national event that occurs every three years.
After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized that after the former Prime Minister Zhang Tailiu was dismissed from office, this year's scientific examination was taken over by the British Duke.
Last year, it was decided that the Eighth Prince would invigilate the exams for this year's students. Now that things have changed, it is natural to update and iterate.
The prince's name as invigilator has been a common practice since the Great Hui Dynasty. Although there is nothing important to do, even if this name is attached, it is still extremely important.
For many students, this is the importance of the monarch and an example of fairness and justice.
After passing the first exam, how many students regard the invigilator as their mentor and their right-hand man?
This is why Chu Kuo was so focused on getting this opportunity.
Only now that this happened...
Chu Wei narrowed his eyes and cast his eyes faintly at Chu Lan. Who else besides him could take over this matter now?
So, not surprisingly, the invigilator fell on Chu Lan's head this time.
"Prince, can you handle this matter well?" Chu Wei solemnly nodded to Chu Lan. In the public, one still has to say what he said.
Chu Lan stood up, raised her eyes to look at him, nodded and said, "My son, take the order."
Chu Wei squinted his eyes, and listening to this clear voice, he felt that something was wrong.
But in the court, Chu Wei couldn't say much after all, and turned to the British justice, "I would also like to ask the British public to assist His Royal Highness in this scientific expedition."
"Old minister leads..."
The British gentleman was really about to accept the order when an untimely voice sounded from behind.
"Wait a minute." Zhang Qingjiu looked at the glances directed at him and smiled in return.
Colleagues, long time no see, have you forgotten my existence?
Seeing that it was her, everyone's faces suddenly showed a hint of interest. Now everyone in the court knows who is unknown. Once Mr. Zhang makes a move, he will definitely do it in vain!
She came back from Yongzhou and made such great achievements. If she hadn't encountered the Eighth Prince, wouldn't she have been given a title and promotion?
Although there is no movement now, he may have to watch her back one day, not to mention that there are many people rumoring that she has a close relationship with His Royal Highness.
"Lord Xiao Zhang, what's your objection?" Chu Wei really didn't expect that Zhang Qingjiu would suddenly speak. He carefully thought about what he just said. Could it be that there was something wrong with that sentence?
"No objection." Zhang Qingjiu smiled faintly, walked to the British Duke and stopped, "Rong Weichen wants to say a few words to the British Duke."
"Yes." Chu Wei didn't know what kind of medicine she was selling in the gourd, so he nodded immediately.
Just when everyone opened their eyes, expecting her to say something "shocking" again, the British duke became visibly serious, but they saw her pause and approach the people around her.
The shoulders and arms were touching.
Suddenly being approached by a woman, even though she was a junior, the British man couldn't help but almost took a step back, but was grabbed by his sleeves.
Zhang Qingjiu lowered his voice and said, "I'll tell you a few words, and you can make a decision after listening."
The British Duke looked at Zhang Qingjiu with a somewhat gloomy expression, but in the end he lowered his head slightly.
Everyone knows what Mr. Xiao Zhang said to the British Duke.
No one knows what Mr. Xiao Zhang and the British Duke said.
No matter how much they stretched their necks and ears, they didn't hear a word.
Everyone only knew that after she finished speaking, the originally calm British male's eyes became obviously a little heavier, and finally he changed his mind temporarily.
I heard him say solemnly: "Your Majesty, I request to resign as the examiner of this scientific examination."
Ministers: "..."
Chu Wei: "..."
What on earth did they say?
"That being the case, does the British Lord have anyone to recommend?" Chu Wei sighed softly.
Everyone knew that it would not be appropriate to change the matter temporarily, but the British Duke still said it. He must have made up his mind.
"If not, let His Royal Highness be the examiner this time, and Mr. Xiao Zhang be the invigilator?" The British Duke blinked and asked tentatively.