After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 190 Do you think this is normal liking?

[Guagua, does Her Majesty the Empress want something from me?]

【Why do you say that? 】

"Look at this, the Crown Prince himself is here to greet us, and he can even drive the carriage into the inner palace. This is making me a little scared. Let's get down and walk!"

After saying that, Fang Lingchu stopped the carriage and got out.

When His Highness the Crown Prince saw her like this, he got out of the carriage and walked over with her.

[Guagua, I'm so embarrassed. Should I try to start a conversation with him?]

[You can be a host, so what are you embarrassed about?]

"Your Highness, how is the matter of the arbitrary tax deductions being resolved?"

The Crown Prince looked down at Fang Lingchu, who was walking intently. A hint of tenderness still lingered in his eyes, but it wasn't as strong as before.

"That's about it, but we've arrested too many people, and there are still no people filling the vacancies. We don't know how to handle it. Does Lord Fang have any suggestions?"

Fang Lingchu's lips twitched, and she really wanted to slap herself for what she had just done.

Why chat if there's nothing to do?

Isn't it better to walk quietly?

Now it's all good, let's eat it all.

"The candidates in this exam are all of good character. We can consider sending them down to the countryside to see the people. This way, when they are promoted in the future, they will be more willing to serve the people."

“What Lord Fang says is true, but there are relatively few officials in the capital, so Father Emperor may not agree.”

Fang Lingchu's mouth ran ahead, while her brain chased after it.

"Then let those princes and your brothers come and help! Otherwise, what's the point of His Majesty supporting them?"

[Host, you are truly brave]

【you shut up. 】

Waaah, I think I said something wrong.

"Your Highness, that's not what I meant. I..."

Fang Lingchu was so anxious that I came out, but I couldn't explain a single word.

Because those were her true feelings!
"It's nothing. I think Lord Fang's suggestion is quite good. It's just that the matter of the Prince of Yan's heir and the Prince of Dingbei makes Father Emperor a little... so he may not agree. After all, we don't know who has ulterior motives and who doesn't want that position."

"What Your Highness said is all my fault. I did not consider things carefully. Please do not blame me."

"nothing."

……

[Guagua, do you know?]

【I know! Actually, there are many useful people in the royal family, intelligent and dedicated to the country, but they are not valued much. You know, this is a world of melodramatic novels; normal people are usually ostracized.】

【That's true! Who are they? Tell me, and I'll see if I can recruit one or two to help His Majesty.】

For example, Prince An had a younger brother who was 20 years younger than him. He was sent to a harsh and cold place to do hard labor. He was quite capable, and even after going there, he continued to study.

There's also a cousin of the Prince of Yanbei who was quite capable. If he had participated in this imperial examination, he should have had a place in the palace examination as well. It's a pity he was implicated and is now in prison with a high fever, on the verge of death.

What? Their family members aren't dead yet?

How could they die so quickly? They should have investigated each one thoroughly and then decided whether or not to kill them!
Although it's treason, if you kill everyone, your country will have no talent left.

But that's about it; only a few clansmen who lived further away survived!

[Oh, you mean, Guagua? What do you say about His Majesty giving a chance to those clever but out-of-favor people?]

【How to say? 】

[It's about removing those corrupt officials and those who oppose His Majesty's aristocratic families, and then promoting those who are loyal to His Majesty and serve the country and its people—preferably from their own clans. Wouldn't that solve some of the problems?]

[Host, your idea is rather dangerous, but you can give it a try.]

【Can. 】

Fang Lingchu had just been about to speak when they arrived at the Empress's palace.

"We've arrived at our destination. I won't see you off any further, Lord Fang. I still have some matters to attend to at the Crown Prince's Palace, so I'll be heading back now."

"Respectfully seeing off His Highness the Crown Prince"

Fang Lingchu bowed slightly and saw the Crown Prince off.

Then a palace maid came and led Fang Lingchu inside. "Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress, greetings to all the ladies."

When Fang Lingchu walked in, wow, the room was full of beauties!

[Guagua, what am I seeing? Could this be the emperor's harem of three thousand beauties?!]

Seeing Fang Lingchu's adorable appearance, the Empress thought for a moment and said, "Miss Fang, please don't be so polite. Please take a seat."

Immediately, someone brought Fang Lingchu a chair.

Everyone is here.

So many eyes were curiously scrutinizing Fang Lingchu, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

[Guagua, why are they looking at me like that? I feel like a mother-in-law is looking at her daughter-in-law! Waaaaah!]

Ladies: So Miss Fang's true feelings were genuine!

Empress: This girl is indeed very active.

"Alright, everyone's here, let's begin."

Fang Lingchu looked completely bewildered.

[Start with what?]

Fang Lingchu saw several young ladies from official families being brought in, and she bowed to them.

"Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress, and all the ladies and princesses."

"No need for formalities, please take a seat."

As soon as the Empress spoke, many people came in carrying food.

A table was set out in front of them, filled with tea, snacks, and other food.

【Guagua, what does this mean?】

These are the candidates for Crown Princess chosen by the Empress.

Wow, so many! Five of them!

"Yes, one Crown Princess and four Crown Prince Consorts, just right."

【Understood. 】

Fang Lingchu felt that there was nothing for her to do, so she ate her meal quietly.

At this moment, a beautiful woman sitting relatively close to the Empress said, "Sister Empress, why don't we let everyone perform some talents? Otherwise, it's getting a bit boring!"

Her voice was as hollow and beautiful as a lark's.

Wow, this lady's voice is so beautiful! Guagua, who is she?

[Oh! Consort Ji Qingwan, the mother of the First Prince.]

[Oh! She's that empress who couldn't have children!]

Empress: This Miss Fang is really unusually quick-witted.

The imperial concubine showed no outward signs of emotion, nor was she inwardly troubled.

She doesn't care about having children anyway.

However, the other concubines were different; some of them secretly mocked her in their hearts.

However, the imperial concubine did not care.

Yes, but she didn't care. She never liked children, and she didn't like emperors either.

[Ah! Why did she marry His Majesty if she didn't like the Emperor?!]

Because she likes the Empress!

Ji Qingwan, who had been quite calm, suddenly glanced at the Empress with some nervousness.

Just then, the Empress also looked at her, and their eyes met. Ji Qingwan blushed instantly.

The Empress felt bewildered. What was wrong with liking her? Many people liked her.

[The Empress is such a good person, isn't it normal to like her?]

He coughed and said, "Host, do you feel this is normal liking?"

(End of this chapter)