Yuchi Yan sat upright on the throne, his face as calm as water.
He watched as the officials came forward one by one to advise him, saying things like "for the sake of the stability of the country" and "for the sake of the people", and asking him to carefully consider the empress candidate.
But Yuchi Yan knew that these people were just afraid of being implicated.
He used to think that as an emperor, he had to love the people like his own children, and as an official, he had to serve the country wholeheartedly.
But now that he was sitting in this position, he felt that things were not as simple as he thought.
He loved the people like his own children, but his people only cared about their own safety when they encountered problems, and didn't care about his wishes at all.
It was just a rumor, but his people could deprive him of a lifetime of happiness!
If he didn't listen to the people's will, then he would have to bear the burden of being an incapable ruler!
Perhaps some people would say that he was like the retired emperor, only knowing how to get close to women, but not the people's hearts.
And his officials, each with their own thoughts, only cared about their own interests, and even tried to use morality to kidnap him!
They said something like "for the sake of the stability of the country, for the sake of the people".
Would their country perish if he married Qin Yining?
At this time, Yuchi Yan really wanted to fiercely slap these people's faces with their serious words!
But what remained of his reason told him that he couldn't do this.
He had just ascended to the throne, and his country hadn't stabilized yet. If he offended these officials now, it would be difficult for him to advance in the future.
Yuchi Yan closed his eyes, and for a moment, he was so angry that his eyes began to burn.
The hall was completely silent. The officials carefully observed the emperor's expression.
After a long time, Yuchi Yan opened his eyes and looked at Qin Huaiyuan, who was standing at the head of the civil officials: "Beloved Official Qin, what do you think should be done?"
Qin Huaiyuan only needed to look at Yuchi Yan's expression to guess what he was thinking, and couldn't help but secretly shake his head again.
After all, the emperor was a free and easy scholar. He didn't care about politics, and he didn't have any talent. When he encountered problems, he didn't deal with them rationally, but emotionally. If this continued, what would happen to the country's fortune?
Qin Huaiyuan cupped his hands and bowed. "This subject does not dare to make any rash comments. Your Majesty will make a clear decision."
The courtiers were all silently cursing in their hearts: If the emperor was smart, he wouldn't have asked Qin Huaiyuan this question out of dependence. After all, everyone was discussing whether Qin Huaiyuan's daughter should be the empress or not. How would Qin Huaiyuan answer the emperor's question?
When Yuchi Yan heard this, he realized that he had asked a stupid question. Apart from the awkwardness, his mood became even worse.
If he nodded now, then Qin Yining would no longer belong to him.
The Yuchi Yan could only make a last-ditch effort.
"The Tian Jizi's assessment of Miss Family Qin is still unverified. If a little girl can protect the country's security, then what do we need men for? What did he want the soldiers at the front lines to do? This is complete nonsense! "
"Reporting to Your Majesty, what we should be discussing now is not whether the Tian Jizi's assessment of Miss Family Qin is true or not, but whether the people already believe it!" An old courtier stepped out of his office and kowtowed.
"The foolish people are ignorant, but are you also ignorant? How can you follow what others say? "
One of the courtiers stood out and said, "Your Majesty, the foolish people are ignorant, but they can carry the boat. This subject is not following what others say. It is just that the Dayan needs such a role to calm the people."
"This subject agrees! Your Majesty has just ascended to the throne. If you forcefully go against the will of the people, I'm afraid you will lose the support of the people! "
Yuchi Yan clenched his hands into fists. "What, will I lose the support of the people if I marry a girl?"
"The main point is that the rumors are spreading. Regardless of whether the rumors are true or not, the people believe it!"
Yuchi Yan stood up angrily. "The one surnamed Feng said to stop the war temporarily, but he didn't say that as long as I don't marry Miss Family Qin, they won't continue the war!"
"However, the people all believe that as long as Your Majesty doesn't marry Miss Family Qin, they will be safe!"
The veins on Yuchi Yan's forehead bulged. Fortunately, he still had a bit of reason left, so he didn't curse out loud on the spot.
These were his subjects. They were so ignorant, so selfish, and so absurd!
It turned out that ascending to the throne didn't mean freedom! Just the words "the people's wishes" were enough to turn into chains and fiercely bind him!
"I still need to think about this matter. Court is dismissed!" Yuchi Yan no longer had any patience. He flicked his sleeves and left.
The courtiers looked at each other in dismay. In the end, they could only shake their heads and sigh as they dispersed.
Qin Huaiyuan looked in the direction of the emperor's departure and faintly sighed.
In terms of methods, the emperor was much worse than Pang Zhixi. When faced with problems, Pang Zhixi could quickly think of countermeasures and had the ability to quickly execute them. The emperor, on the other hand, only knew how to get angry. If this continued, how could he be a match?
When Qin Huaiyuan thought about the temperaments of the two emperors he had assisted, he felt a wave of powerlessness.
Forget it, forget it. Let's just leave it like this.
… …
After court was dismissed, Yuchi Yan walked quickly to Jade Palace with a cold expression.
Eunuch Lu led a group of palace servants and imperial bodyguards to follow behind from a distance. They were afraid that if they got too close, they would be affected by the emperor's anger.
At this time in Jade Palace, Lin Shu Fei, who was also Secondary Concubine Lin when the new emperor was in seclusion, was in the courtyard lecturing the three harem beauties entering the palace this time.
Although they were called harem beauties, everyone knew in their hearts that these three would be selected. Moreover, Qin Yining wanted to be the empress.
Lin Shu Fei had adored Yuchi Yan for many years and had served him for many years. She had given her all, so how could she say that she didn't ask for anything in return?
She had long heard that the new emperor was deeply in love with the Qin Clan. The Qin Clan could be considered an influential figure among the noble young ladies in the capital. She had wanted to meet them for a long time.
Some people privately said that the emperor had come to visit the Qin Clan on the day they entered the palace. He had forgotten about Madam Li and Madam Gu and only treated this one well.
Lin Shu Fei endured for two days, but in the end, she couldn't endure it any longer. Today, she happened to "pass by" Jade Palace, so she brought people in to take a look.
Madam Li and Madam Gu were strolling and chatting in the courtyard, so they immediately came to greet her.
As for the Qin Clan girl who was rumored to be the empress, she was arrogantly lying in her room and refused to come out. She even made her wait for a long time.
"This consort has long known that Family Qin produces beauties. Younger Sister Qin is truly outstanding. It's no wonder that the emperor has fallen in love with you."
Lin Shu Fei was in her early twenties. She had a well-developed figure and a charming voice. She wore a silver-red jacket with a rose-red pomegranate skirt and a light yellow muslin shawl. She fanned herself with a round fan. As she spoke, she stretched out her jade-like hand that was wearing a three-inch golden armor to lift Qin Yining's chin.
Qin Yining frowned uncomfortably, but she didn't avoid it. She only knelt properly and said: "Niangniang is as beautiful as a flower. This subject doesn't dare to receive such praise from niangniang."
"That's right. You don't dare. " Lin Shu Fei fanned herself and sneered, "You don't dare to receive praise, but you dare to lie in bed and make this consort wait for you to come out and greet me."
Qin Yining kowtowed and said: "Niangniang, please calm your anger. Because this subject is ill, this subject woke up with a fever this morning. My body felt unwell, so I was lazy and slept a little longer. When I heard that niangniang had graced me with your presence, I hurriedly got up. I didn't dare to be too sloppy and disturb niangniang, so I tidied up a little and was late. Please forgive this subject's negligence."
"En. Younger Sister's voice is really pleasant to hear. If you say a few more words, this consort will listen to you like I'm listening to a bird chirping. "
Lin Shu Fei covered her mouth with her round fan and laughed.
Qin Yining sighed in her heart. She hadn't even entered the palace yet, but she was already being treated like this. Was the palace a place for people to stay?
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