Chapter 239: The Chu Envoys Meet the Emperor
In the morning of the next day, Yan Qing told the ministers about the selection of the attendants. After some discussion, she said in a cold tone: "The conditions for me to select the attendants are very simple. In addition to outstanding knowledge, good conduct, and calm behavior, I must also have Extraordinary courage. If you have any suitable descendants in your family, I will consider them regardless of whether they are first-grade officials or seventh-grade officials."
The ministers were stunned when they heard this, and then whispered among themselves.
This is an excellent opportunity. You don't have to enter the harem as a man, but you can also be an official in an upright manner. If you can gain the respect of your majesty in the future, it will be easy for you to prosper.
"Although it is a good thing to choose the attendants, you adults should make the decision calmly." Yan Qing saw the reactions of the ministers in his eyes and added slowly, "First of all, the number of people cannot be as large as the draft. At the beginning, we only plan to select eight people. As for how many they can keep in the future, it depends on them. "
The ministers fell silent and listened respectfully.
"Secondly, don't recommend any crooked melons or jujubes to me. The father knows best what kind of virtue your son has. If you try to fool me by pretending to be good, I won't have any good fruit for you to eat." Yan Qing's voice was cold and majestic, "When I choose to be an attendant, I not only test my knowledge, but also my character. Don't even think about those who try to cheat and get through. I'm not that easy to fool."
The ministers bowed and their momentum increased by three points: "I don't dare!"
Yan Qing turned to look at Wen Jin. Wen Jin nodded and spoke slowly: "In order to ensure the absolute fairness of the selection of attendants, I will set up a three-level examination, which will be presided over by Your Majesty and I. If you are not good at knowledge, you don't have to take part, but if you falsify, This is a crime of deceiving the emperor. I hope you will think twice before doing so and not make your majesty unhappy."
"I will never dare!"
Just don't dare, it will save some random people from making up the numbers and wasting their time in screening.
After things were arranged, the ministers in the court became busy one after another. After leaving their duties, they quickly called their sons out. They were naturally happy because of their outstanding knowledge, and their voices were very excited: "You don't have to wait to participate in this year's encore. Your Majesty has an order." Choosing to be an attendant, do you know what it means? It means that you can be on duty in the imperial study. When your majesty discusses important affairs of the court, the attendant stands by and listens; when your majesty reviews memorials, the attendant stands by; and when your majesty inquires about the affairs of the court, you know what it means. During the interview, if you answer well, your majesty will be impressed by your majesty. You will be promoted in the future. You must seize this opportunity. When you enter the imperial study, you must be cautious in your words and deeds, and you must do your best in writing..."
Balabala reminded and taught her earnestly, and before she participated in the selection, she seemed to have already seen the scenery of becoming His Majesty's favorite in the future.
For some ineffective sons, the father came home and started beating his chest: "You treasonous son, treasonous son! My father has been telling you to study hard all day long, but you hang out with those bad friends every day! Now it's better, all the great opportunities before you are there. If you don’t have the ability to catch him, why do you think I raised such a bastard? I’ll invite a teacher over tomorrow and I’ll beat you to death if you don’t study hard!”
Some people are full of hope, and some people hate that iron cannot be made into steel. The decision to choose an attendant has caused an uproar among the major families. The most unlucky ones are those who do not like to read on weekdays and like to drink and have fun with their friends, fight crickets, and go shopping. The dandy boys in the brothel were plunged into dire straits almost instantly, and they wailed one after another.
However, genius cannot be cultivated in a day, and improvising is obviously of no use.
There are more and more things going on in the DPRK, and officials are too busy to keep their feet off the ground.
On the ninth day of September, Ji Weiyu, the new crown prince of Chu State, arrived at Dayong Imperial City. Officials from the Ministry of Rites were ordered to welcome the distinguished guests from afar. Her Majesty the Queen, together with the imperial concubine, held a banquet in Guangyang Palace to entertain the envoys.
Greeted by officials from the Ministry of Rites, the Chu envoys quickly entered the palace to meet with Her Majesty the Queen.
In addition to the new crown prince Ji Weiyu, he was also accompanied by Chu Kingdom Ming Wang Ji Chenghao and Jing Wang Ji Chengyin. The three princes came to Dayong together. The scale of their mission was beyond the expectations of Dayong officials. Anticipate.
Dayong officials welcomed the distinguished guests all the way to Guangyang Hall, followed by the envoys, escorted by the imperial guards on both sides. When they arrived at the palace steps, the imperial guards dispersed and guarded, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites led the envoys into the hall.
The atmosphere in the main hall was solemn and majestic. The king of a country sat on the throne, accompanied by his imperial husband. Yong's important ministers, including the four vassal princes, sat quietly on the right side of the table. The seats on the left side were all empty. Those were the reserved seats. A place for the envoys and distinguished guests to sit.
Ji Weiyu walked at the front and arrived at the steps of the palace. He quickly raised his head and glanced at Yan Qing who was sitting on the throne. Then he lowered his eyes and bent down: "The little king is Ji Weiyu, the new crown prince of the Chu Kingdom. He is here specially according to the order of my emperor. To meet the new Emperor Yong, to meet Her Majesty the Queen, long live, long live, long live!"
Ji Chenghao and Ji Chengyin looked at Yan Qing in the main seat in surprise. The former didn't know whether he had been mentally prepared in advance. He was shocked and just died from Emperor Yan. He quickly lowered his eyes respectfully, while Ji Chengyin stared at him intently. Looking at Yan Qing, she said in disbelief: "You...you are..."
Isn't this the goddess doctor who went to detoxify Ji Weiyu a few months ago? How could she be the Queen of Dayong?
"The prince and the two princes don't need to be polite, please take a seat." Yan Qing seemed not to see Ji Chengyin's eyes, and smiled faintly, "Your distinguished guests have come all the way, thank you for your hard work."
"I don't have to work hard." Ji Weiyu said sincerely, "It is a great honor for me to have the honor to look up to Her Majesty the Queen in this life——"
"Ji Weiyu." Ji Chengyin's voice was cold, as if he finally understood the cause and effect, "It turns out that this is all a conspiracy set by you!"
As soon as these words came out, the hall was silent for a moment.
The important officials of Dayong all looked puzzled: "What's wrong?"
"What's going on?"
"What is Prince Jing saying?"
"Seventh brother." Ji Chenghao frowned, "Please pay attention to your manners."
The Chu envoys also looked at Ji Chengyin, "What's wrong with Prince Jing? The mission to Dayong was the emperor's intention, and has nothing to do with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"What's wrong with Seventh Brother?" Ji Weiyu sat leisurely at the table and smiled faintly, "No matter what happens, please control your emotions, otherwise Her Majesty the Queen will think that all the princes of Chu are so unruly and lose their composure regardless of the occasion."
Ji Chengyin's face turned pale and blue, and he suddenly thought of Ji Weiyu's words "You are not worthy of her" when he asked to marry Doctor Yan a few months ago. At this time, he finally understood what was going on.
He suddenly understood why Ji Weiyu came to Dayong and insisted on bringing him with her. That's why.