Of course, these words also reached the ears of the Queen Mother.
Today is cold food.
According to usual practice, after the court meeting, the emperor will send candles to important ministers, princes and people with third-class titles or above.
On this day, in order to commemorate Jie Zitui, people are not allowed to light fires.
However, the royal family and high-ranking officials are always excluded.
The Queen Mother, squinting her eyes, was sitting in the Buddhist worship hall, listening to the people below:
"Palace Maid Bai Yu, admonishing the Emperor:
Your Majesty, your servants once heard the people chanting:
'Flowers are flying everywhere in the spring city, and the cold east wind keeps the willows from slanting. At dusk, Han officials pass down candles, and light smoke scatters into the houses of the five princes.'
It is said that during this Cold Food Festival, every household has put out the fire in order to commemorate the predecessor. But the royal family, relatives, high officials and nobles have your permission to light lamps.
Logically speaking, this is just a matter of a few candles, nothing special at all.
However, doing so will inevitably cause some resentment between the government and the people.
Since the emperor wants to commemorate the great philosopher, why not share the joy with the people and save a few candles?"
The Queen Mother nodded and asked, "What did the Emperor say?"
The man said:
"The emperor nodded and said, 'I also know that this matter is quite inconvenient. Anyway, since Yu'er mentioned it today, I will give the order.
From now on, no lamps or fires are allowed in the palace during the Cold Food Festival. Candles and other items will no longer be given to the minister's house.
If there is a fire on a cold eclipse day, severe punishment will be taken!’”
After the man finished speaking, he waited quietly.
The Queen Mother turned a few more beads before saying, "Get out."
The man retreated.
Aunt Yu next to her said in surprise: "Queen Mother, it's not even been a month, and that girl Bai Yu has already tried to dissuade the Emperor many times."
The Queen Mother said "Hmm" and finished reciting the Buddhist scriptures.
Then, he opened his eyes and said slowly: "This girl is indeed smart. She also has a good mind and sees things thoroughly. However, the Ai family is afraid..."
"The Queen Mother is saying that she is afraid that the Emperor will listen to her too much?" Aunt Yu asked.
The Queen Mother nodded: "Looking at the current situation, this girl never cares about the affairs of the harem, and she is indifferent to many major policies of the previous dynasty."