Chapter 577 This Is an Illusion

After the beginning of the new year, the weather was good throughout the first month of the lunar calendar, and the sun was warm.

Such weather makes people feel good. For pregnant women, it is naturally better to get more sun exposure.

My belly is getting bigger day by day.

The emperor's husband is responsible for all the important affairs of the court. Her Majesty will occasionally summon a few young ministers to chat when she is free.

On the 20th day of the first lunar month, Her Majesty received a memorial, which described the achievements of Lord Yang over the years. The words were pertinent and the writing was fluent. She sincerely proposed that Lord Yang be appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

The next morning, Her Majesty read the memorial in public at the morning court and asked other ministers for their opinions.

Lord Yang was stunned for a while after hearing it, and turned to look at Wen Zhan. Facing the man's gentle and elegant face with a kind smile, his face couldn't help but get hot.

"I have been thinking about who should take the post of Minister of Revenue recently. I didn't expect that Lord Wen would solve my worries." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "Lord Yang has been an official in the court for many years. He is responsible and upright. I have always seen it, but what I see is just the surface. Some officials in the Ministry of Revenue work with Lord Yang every day and know much more." Lord Yang knelt down: "I am ashamed to accept it." "Starting today, Lord Yang will be promoted to Minister of Revenue. I hope that in the days to come, Lord Yang can still get along well with the officials in the Ministry of Revenue. After all, only by winning the hearts of the people can you go far." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "Lord Yang has been promoted to Minister of Revenue. I hope that Lord Yang can still get along well with the officials in the Ministry of Revenue. After all, only by winning the hearts of the people can you go far." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "Lord Yang has been promoted to Minister of Revenue. I hope that Lord Yang can still get along well with the officials in the Ministry of Revenue in the future ... Qing Huang said calmly, "Of course, winning people's hearts by getting along with each other sincerely and doing things seriously is not the same as forming cliques for personal gain. I believe that you all understand what I mean."

"We understand!" The ministers knelt down, "Our emperor is wise!"

Chu Qing Huang stroked her abdomen gently, "I am a little tired. After the court is adjourned today, if you have other matters, you can discuss them with the emperor."

After the court was dismissed, colleagues congratulated Lord Yang on his promotion. Whether it was sincere or false, Lord Yang returned the greetings one by one, with a smile on his face, but his eyes were always on Wen Zhan.

Seeing him turn and leave, Lord Yang hurriedly chased after him: "Lord Wen."

Wen Zhan stopped, turned his head to look at Lord Yang, and bowed slightly: "Congratulations on your promotion. I will bow to you when I see you in the future."

"What are you talking about, Lord Wen?" Lord Yang was a little apologetic, but more grateful, "This time, thanks to Lord Wen's recommendation in front of His Majesty, I don't know how to thank you..."

"Lord Yang, you are too polite." Wen Zhan interrupted him slowly, his voice gentle and humble, "Lord Yang is serious about his work and responsible for the people. Her Majesty has seen it. The official just wrote an appropriate memorial at the appropriate time, which is what a minister should do. "

After a pause, "Such an important position as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue should be left to an upright official like Lord Yang, otherwise it would be unfair?"

Lord Yang said: "I..."

"My contribution is really not great." Wen Zhan smiled and lowered his voice a little, "Lord Yang should know the temperament of Her Majesty. If an official is not upright, even the closest person will not be reused. Isn't my father a ready-made example?"

Lord Yang was stunned, and then nodded slowly.

Yes, if the majesty really favored Wen Zhan and appointed people based on personal connections, how could he directly transfer his father to the Ministry of Works and demote him?

Lord Yang felt a little complicated, both moved and ashamed, but more grateful.

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and we should be loyal to you." Lord Yang bowed respectfully in the direction of Changming Palace, then turned to look at Wen Zhan, "However, Lord Wen's recommendation of me is enough to show that Lord Wen is an upright and courageous official. We all serve Her Majesty, and I hope to work well with Lord Wen in the future."

Wen Zhan smiled calmly: "Of course, it is my honor."

"By the way." Lord Yang bowed his head mysteriously, "Does Prince Rong have something to ask you recently?"

Wen Zhan was silent, then smiled: "Lord Yang is too suspicious."

Lord Yang understood that this meant that he didn't want to say more, so he nodded: "I will go to the Ministry of Revenue, Lord Wen will come with me?"

"Of course."

So the two people who were originally equal and now became superiors and subordinates came together in an extremely friendly manner.

But when someone is happy, someone else is sad.

Wen Xingyun, who was demoted to the Ministry of Works as a minister, was in a bad mood. His son was the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and he was demoted from the position of minister. He thought that it would only take a while, and when the matter of Wen Li was over, Her Majesty would transfer him back for Wen Zhan's sake after her anger subsided.

However...

That rebellious son!

He actually recommended someone else to be the minister of the Ministry of Revenue and left his father aside. He was simply a traitor!

Especially Wen Xingyun was not familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Works. He had been thinking about returning to the Ministry of Revenue during this period, and he did not work hard in the Ministry of Works. I don't know if other adults turned a blind eye to him for Wen Zhan's sake.

But after the matter of the Minister of Revenue was settled today, he felt that his colleagues in the Ministry of Works looked at him differently, as if they were ridiculing, mocking, and pitying, which made Wen Xingyun angry.

And all this was because of Wen Zhan!

When he got home in the evening, he angrily ordered someone to find Wen Zhan. As soon as he saw Wen Zhan, he threw the teacup in his hand: "What's wrong with you? Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey? The position of Minister of Revenue was handed over to someone else for nothing? Are you an idiot?!" Wen Zhan tilted his head, and the teacup flew out from his ear and fell on the doorstep.

The servants retreated tremblingly, consciously staying far away, not wanting to be affected by the anger of the adults.

"Why is father so angry?" Wen Zhan's expression was calm, "Lord Yang has enough qualifications, he has the ability, and he works hard and is loyal to His Majesty. Isn't it normal for His Majesty to want to promote him?"

"Your Majesty wants to promote him?" Wen Xingyun was furious, "If you hadn't written that memorial, would His Majesty have promoted him? Kneel down!"

Wen Zhan certainly wouldn't kneel down. He looked at the man who was about to lose his grace in front of him and smiled faintly: "The emperor's heart is unpredictable. Father always thought that His Majesty favored me. Didn't he think that this was just an illusion?"

Wen Xingyun looked at him gloomily.

"Father, calm down." Wen Zhan didn't intend to continue standing here and listening to him vent his anger, "The current Majesty is more unfathomable than father imagined. What she is thinking in her heart is not something that a mortal like father can easily guess."

After saying this, he turned and left.